Spaniards Carlota Ciganda and Julia López give Europe half a point in a close start to the Solheim Cup

The 20th edition of the Solheim Cup opened with a tightly contested first day, leaving teams Europe and the United States tied at four points apiece. The tournament is being held at the Bernardus Golf course in the Netherlands, with the U.S. entering the competition as the defending champion.

Among the notable performances in the opening round, Spanish golfers Carlota Ciganda and Julia López teamed up in the fourball format to secure half a point for the European side, contributing to the even 4-4 scoreline that marks the conclusion of the event's first day.