The US Women’s Open is the second of five majors on the women’s tour, with Korda having won the first with victory at the Chevron Championship in April.
She is aiming to win the US Women’s Open for the first time in her 12th attempt after finishing as joint runner-up in 2025.
“I think last year I really, really wanted it, and the more you want it sometimes, the more you stiffen up and you get a little bit more nervous,” said Korda, who has recovered from a first-round 73 with two rounds of 67.
“I play my best golf when I’m happy, free Nelly, and I’m kind of joking around out there. So that’s kind of the attitude that I’m going to have tomorrow [Sunday].”
First-round leader Jennifer Kupcho is a shot off the lead on five under, along with In-Gee Chun, after they both hit 69s in their third rounds.
“I can’t control what anyone else is doing, so I’m just going to go out there and do my best and see how that matches up with them,” said American Kupcho.