U.S. Team Aims to Break Solheim Cup Drought in Virginia

Americans Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz face European duo Charley Hull and Esther Henseleit in the Solheim Cup's opening match. The U.S. team, eager to end their title drought since 2017, aims for a strong start. Europe's rookies, led by captain Suzann Pettersen, will also take the field.

The U.S. team is eager to end its Solheim Cup title drought since 2017, with Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz facing Europe's Charley Hull and Esther Henseleit in Friday's opening match in Virginia.

Korda, now world number one, has won seven of her 12 matches in the competition, but has never been part of a winning team. Having secured six LPGA wins this year, including her second major, Korda declared that the U.S. has 'unfinished business' against a European squad that retained the trophy with a draw in Spain last year.

U.S. captain Stacy Lewis selected Korda and Corpuz as the first pair, citing their successful partnership in Spain and their comfort on the field. Meanwhile, Europe's captain Suzann Pettersen is aiming for a fourth consecutive title and has opted to debut rookies Esther Henseleit and Albane Valenzuela due to their 'sassy confidence' and readiness to experience the challenge firsthand.

(With inputs from agencies.)