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Alongside Spaun at three under par, 2013 Masters champion Adam Scott made a decisive move on the back nine to stake his claim for a second major title at 44 years old.

The 2021 US Open champion Jon Rahm's challenge came unstuck after playing the back nine in four over.

A slightly erratic back nine that featured two birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey saw him post a 68.

Korda's challenge petered out on the back nine and she closed with a bogey as she recorded her best finish in the US Women's Open.

The American shot a two-under-par 70 to beat compatriot Ben Griffin, whose challenge faded on the back nine.