World number one Annika Sorenstam and Liselotte Neumann contributed four birdies each to propel Sweden into a share of the lead after a seven-under-par 65 in the opening day fourballs at the Women’s World Cup at Sun City in South Africa.

Colombia’s Marisa Baena became the first HSBC Women’s World Matchplay champion when she beat South Korea’s Meena Lee by one hole in the final.