Europe retain Solheim Cup as Carlota Ciganda stars in dramatic draw with US

Carlota Ciganda celebrates winning her singles match to ensure Europe would retain the Solheim Cup (John Walton/PA)

Home favourite Carlota Ciganda played a starring role as Europe retained the Solheim Cup after a thrilling 14-14 draw with the United States, the first in the biennial contest’s history.

Trailing 4-0 after the opening foursomes, Suzann Pettersen’s side rallied magnificently at Finca Cortesin and it fittingly fell to Spanish star Ciganda to ensure the trophy would remain in Europe with her fourth win from four matches.