Charley Hull plays down any personal rivalry with world No 1 Nelly Korda as the AIG Women’s Open approaches. Hull says she does not see their contests as a major rivalry and frames the competition more broadly around performance at the highest level. She also acknowledges the emotional and competitive impact of repeated near-misses in major championships, describing it as something that has “hurt.” Hull’s comments come with her looking to convert her experience into a first major title, emphasising the importance of getting her “major first” rather than focusing on external match-ups. Across the reports, the focus remains on Hull’s mindset ahead of the event: managing expectations, dealing with past frustrations, and aiming to break through in a major setting. The outlets agree on Hull’s approach to Korda—downplaying a rivalry—and on her reflections about how difficult it has been to fall short in previous majors.