Former Tennis Players Gainer, Ruffels Lead Amundi Evian Championship in France

The 2025 Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club in France is shaping up for an exciting final round with a tightly packed leaderboard. Former tennis prodigies Cara Gainer and Gabriela Ruffels, both of whom transitioned to golf in their teens, co-lead the tournament at 11 under par, impressively contending among established stars. Gainer, ranked 129th, and Ruffels, ranked 71st, have leveraged their athletic backgrounds and recent successes, such as Gainer's 2025 LET win and Ruffels' 2019 U.S. Women's Amateur title, to challenge for a major championship. Close behind them are top-ranked players including World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul, fresh off a KPMG Women’s PGA Championship victory, Minjee Lee, Somi Lee, and Grace Kim, all within striking distance. The tournament has seen remarkable depth this season with no repeat winners yet on the LPGA Tour, adding to the suspense as multiple players vie for their first major title. The final round promises a fierce competition with potential for a breakthrough performance by either the former tennis stars or seasoned golf champions.