THE AMUNDI EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

July 11, 2026

Aki Iwai

Evian Resort Golf Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Here with Aki Iwai after her third round at the Amundi Evian Championship. Another very solid round from you today. Just two shots back of the leader heading into tomorrow. What were some of the highlights of your round today?

AKI IWAI: Yes, today also I made solid day. I gave many birdies, many birdie chances today.

So, yeah, it was really fun. I play with Haeran. She's on fire, so pretty good.

Q. When a player is playing as well as she is but you're also playing well, do you feed off her success and does it make you want to play just as well as her?

AKI IWAI: Yes. She is -- she (indiscernible) me, so good inspiration.

Q. How much does it mean to you to be in this position at a major tournament?

AKI IWAI: Oh, so actually last year I missed the cut, and so I want revenge. That's why. Yeah, really optimistic tomorrow. I just keep going.

Q. Are you excited to be in contention to win? If so, why?

AKI IWAI: Yes. Why? I don't know why. Just, yeah, optimistic, just fun, yeah.