In one of the most unexpected interviews of her career, Nelly Korda shared a story that had fans equal parts shocked and amused—a food scare that nearly ruined her tournament weekend.
During a press Q&A, Korda was asked if she had any funny or “off the course” moments in the last few months. She laughed and revealed, “I once ate some mystery sushi the night before a big match… and let’s just say, I almost didn’t make it to the course the next day.”
Turns out, she had ordered from a new restaurant during her stay in Tokyo. Within hours, she was battling stomach cramps, nausea, and the dread of having to forfeit the match. Miraculously, she pulled through with the help of her trainer, some electrolytes, and sheer willpower.
The story went viral within hours, spawning memes like “Korda vs. Sushi” and funny TikToks reenacting the night. But it also highlighted just how unpredictable an athlete’s life can be. Performance doesn’t start on the green—it starts with what you eat, how you sleep, and sometimes, how you survive a bad takeout order.
One thing’s for sure—Nelly Korda won’t be trusting mystery sushi anytime soon!
