Europe is facing a challenge to retain the Solheim Cup as they ended day two trailing the United States by four points. The US maintained their lead of 6-2 after the first day, and Europe managed to secure two points from the morning foursomes and two points from the afternoon four-balls, bringing the total score to 10-6.
To secure a ‘four-peat’ and keep the trophy for the fourth consecutive time, Europe needs to win eight points from the Sunday singles, while the United States only needs 4.5 points. This scenario is reminiscent of Europe’s Ryder Cup victory at Medinah in 2012 when they came from a similar deficit to win 14.5-13.5.
SATURDAY FOURSOMES
In the morning session, Europe secured points from Esther Henseleit and Charley Hull by defeating Ally Ewing and Jennifer Kupcho 1up. Europe’s other point came from Anna Nordqvist and Celine Boutier’s 4&3 victory over Lilia Vu and Sarah Schmelzel.
SATURDAY FOURBALLS
The afternoon session saw the US and Europe each earning two points, resulting in a tied session – a first in Solheim Cup history. Noteworthy victories came from Carlota Ciganda and Emily Pedersen against Ally Ewing and Lexi Thompson, and Charley Hull and Georgia Hall against Allisen Corpuz and Lilia Vu.
Europe needs eight points from the upcoming singles matches to retain the trophy, while the United States needs 4.5 points to win. Historical precedence shows that Europe won eight singles matches back in 2003 and will need to replicate that success tomorrow.
ORDER FOR PLAY FOR SUNDAY SINGLES (UK time)
1.50pm – Charley Hull vs Nelly Korda
2.00pm – Emily Pedersen vs Megan Khang
2.10pm – Georgia Hall vs Alison Lee
2.20pm – Anna Nordqvist vs Allisen Corpuz
2.30pm – Carlota Ciganda vs Rose Zhang
2.40pm – Esther Henseleit vs Andrea Lee
2.50pm – Celine Boutier vs Lexi Thompson
3.00pm – Maja Stark vs Lauren Coughlin
3.10pm – Albane Valenzuela vs Lilia Vu
3.20pm – Madelene Sagström vs Sarah Schmelzel
3.30pm – Leona Maguire vs Ally Ewing
3.40pm – Linn Grant vs Jennifer Kupcho
