United States Earns Saturday Split, Holds 10-6 Lead at Solheim Cup

Team USA Wins Foursomes Matches as Europe Shines in Four-Balls

The United States and Europe split the four-ball and foursomes matches on Saturday at the Solheim Cup, leaving the Americans with a 10-6 lead heading into Sunday's singles matches.

Foursomes: United States 3, Europe 1

The United States dominated the foursomes matches, winning three of the four contests. The American duo of Lexi Thompson and Mina Harigae defeated Charley Hull and Emily Pedersen 3&2, while Ally Ewing and Megan Khang topped Anna Nordqvist and Matilda Castren 2&1.

The lone European victory in foursomes came from the team of Madelene Sagstrom and Nanna Koerstz Madsen, who defeated Lizette Salas and Jennifer Kupcho 2&1.

Four-Balls: Europe 3, United States 1

Europe turned the tables in the four-ball matches, winning three of the four contests. The European duo of Georgia Hall and Leona Maguire defeated Nelly Korda and Jessica Korda 3&2, while Carlota Ciganda and Mel Reid topped Danielle Kang and Austin Ernst 2&1.

The United States' lone victory in four-balls came from the team of Brittany Altomare and Annie Park, who defeated Celine Boutier and Sophia Popov 2&1.

Overall Standings

The United States holds a 10-6 lead heading into Sunday's singles matches. The Americans need to win just 4.5 points to retain the Solheim Cup, while Europe needs to win 10 points to regain the trophy.

Conclusion

The Solheim Cup is poised for a thrilling conclusion on Sunday. The United States is in a strong position to retain the trophy, but Europe has shown that they are capable of mounting a comeback. The singles matches will be fiercely contested, and every point will be crucial.