England's Charley Hull has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Evian Championship during the first round due to illness. This event marks a significant moment in the golfing calendar, as the Evian Championship is one of the five major tournaments in women's golf.

Hull, ranked 19th in the world, had completed 12 holes and was one-under par before she was taken from the course on a medical cart. Sky Sports reported that the 29-year-old had been battling a virus and had to sit in a fairway bunker on the third hole before collapsing at the fourth tee.

After a 15-minute medical timeout, Hull attempted to continue but collapsed again after taking her tee shot on the fourth hole, leading to her withdrawal from the tournament. This incident highlights the physical demands and challenges faced by professional golfers, especially in high-stakes competitions.

Ireland's Leona Maguire is currently one of the clubhouse leaders, tied at six-under par after an impressive round of 65, which included a hole-in-one on the par-three second hole. This performance underscores the high level of competition at the Evian Championship.

Hull's best finish at the Evian Championship was a tie for third in 2022, and her best result in a major this year is a tie for 12th at the US Women's Open and Women's PGA Championship. She recently claimed her first victory since 2022 at the Aramco Team Series event in Riyadh in November.

Despite her achievements, Hull has yet to win a major tournament. She has finished second at the Women's British Open, US Women's Open, and the Chevron Championship, and has secured a top-10 finish at the Women's PGA Championship. Her withdrawal from the Evian Championship is a setback, but her resilience and talent continue to inspire fans and fellow golfers alike.