Anna Nordqvist has publicly affirmed that Charley Hull’s form is exactly where it should be, and she has shown her confidence in the English golfer by assigning her the opening singles slot for Team Europe on Sunday. Hull’s contribution so far has been modest – she has collected just half a point from her four matches – yet she will once again be the first European player to step onto the Solheim Cup course, mirroring her role two years ago when she dominated Nelly Korda 6&4 in the opening singles. The veteran Solheim Cup competitor teamed up with Lottie Woad on Saturday for the team formats, and the pairing suffered two heavy defeats. Their foursomes match ended in a 6&5 loss to the American duo of Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin, which tied the record for the largest margin in a Solheim Cup foursomes.
In the subsequent four‑ball, Hull and Woad were edged out on the final hole by Yealimi Noh and Andrea Lee, adding another point to Europe’s deficit. Despite the early setbacks, Nordqvist remains convinced that Hull can rebound. "Charley started us out in Washington for the 2024 Solheim Cup, and we have watched her play exceptionally well over the past two days," Nordqvist said. "She hasn’t missed any crucial putts, and I observed her throughout the afternoon session – she’s exactly where she needs to be." Nordqvist added that what Hull requires now is a surge of momentum, a factor that often decides match‑play outcomes.
"I have complete faith in her heading out tomorrow. She has nothing left to prove; we all know what a talented player she is," the Swedish captain explained.
The singles schedule kicks off at 10:10 a.m. local time (10:10 BST) with Megan Khang versus Charley Hull. The day will feature a full slate of head‑to‑head contests, beginning with Hull’s match and followed by a series of pairings that include some of the tournament’s most compelling storylines. Among the highlights, the AIG Women’s Open runner‑up Esther Henseleit will face Alison Lee, who has already secured victories in all three of her matches.
Angel Yin returns to action after sitting out Saturday, taking on the unbeaten Linn Grant. World No.
1 Nelly Korda will meet Mimi Rhodes, a debutante who has won both of her previous matches. Allisen Corpuz will challenge Nanna Koerstz Madsen, while Andrea Lee will face rookie Nastasia Nadaud. Other notable match‑ups include Yealimi Noh versus Julia Lopez Ramirez, Auston Kim against Lottie Woad, Lauren Coughlin taking on Ireland’s Leona Maguire, and Lindy Duncan confronting Swedish star Maja Stark.
In the penultimate match, Carlota Ciganda—who helped force a dramatic 14‑14 tie on home soil in 2023—will square off against Jennifer Kupcho, the USA hero from Saturday’s four‑ball sessions. The final singles encounter pits Rose Zhang against Celine Boutier. Team USA enters the final day needing six points to retain the cup, while Europe must capture at least 6.5 points in the singles to claim an outright victory for the first time since 2021. Weather is expected to play a decisive role; the on‑site meteorologist has warned of prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain throughout the morning, with the likelihood of rain ranging from 70 % to 90 % and up to an inch of precipitation possible before the day’s end.
The singles competition is slated to begin at 1:22 p.m. (12:22 p.m. BST) and is expected to wrap up around 5:30 p.m.
local time, after which the closing ceremony will commence at approximately 6:15 p.m. Spectators can follow the action live on Sky Sports Golf starting at 9 a.m., with the first singles match kicking off at 10:10 a.m.
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In summary, Charley Hull’s opening singles assignment is more than a tactical decision; it is a statement of belief from a captain who trusts her veteran’s resilience and skill. With the pressure of the Solheim Cup’s final day looming, Hull and her teammates will need to harness momentum, adapt to challenging weather, and deliver decisive performances if Europe hopes to overturn the deficit and lift the trophy back to the continent.