Team Europe bounced back from a nightmare start to the Solheim Cup by producing a brilliant comeback in the fourballs to cut Team USA's lead to 5-3 after the opening day in Spain.
Suzann Pettersen's side, chasing a historic third consecutive victory, lost the opening session for the first time since 2009 after Team USA enjoyed an unexpected clean sweep in the morning foursomes to move into a 4-0 advantage at Finca Cortesin.
Madelene Sagstrom and rookie Gemma Dryburgh claimed a share of the spoils in their afternoon fourballs match against Rose Zhang and Megan Khang, while Leona Maguire chipped in on the final hole alongside Georgia Hall to snatch a dramatic 1up victory over Lexi Thompson and Lilia Vu.
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