Solheim Cup 2026: Carlota Ciganda lifts Europe to a 4-4 tie with US on opening day
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Key Points:
- Carlota Ciganda secured a crucial half point for Europe in the final fourball match of day one at the Solheim Cup, leveling the score at 4-4 with a dramatic 15-foot putt, reminiscent of her 2023 winning putt.
- Europe's top pairing Charley Hull and Lottie Woad struggled against the USA's Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz, losing their morning foursomes and narrowly halving the afternoon fourballs despite a three-hole lead.
- The US team started strong, leading 6-2 at one point, with Korda and Corpuz achieving their fifth consecutive foursomes win and Megan Khang extending her impressive Solheim Cup record.
- European debutants Julia Lopez Ramirez, Mimi Rhodes, and Nastasia Nadaud performed well, contributing to Europe's fightback alongside veterans like Maja Stark, Linn Grant, and Leona Maguire.
- Saturday will feature eight more points across foursomes and fourballs, with Europe needing 14½ points to regain the cup and the USA requiring 14 points to retain it.
