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Europe take on favourites United States with newcomers Nanna
Madsen of Denmark, who finished fifth on Sunday at the women's
British Open, Ireland's Leona Maguire and Finland's Matilda
Castren among the six captain's selections.
Maguire and Castren are the first players from their respective
nations to compete for Europe in the tournament.
"I don't think it has really sunk in yet, but it brings tears of
joy into my eyes just thinking about it," said Castren, who had
her first LPGA tour win at the Mediheal Championship in June.
Matthew also selected Solheim veterans Madelene Sagstrom of
Sweden, who finished tied for second at the women's British
Open, Celine Boutier of France and England's Mel Reid.
The United States have won 10 of the 16 editions of the Solheim
Cup and are favourites, with world number one Nelly Korda
expected to anchor.
But Matthew said last week she had no concerns accepting the
"underdogs" tag ahead of the tournament.
Joining Team Europe through automatic qualifying were Sweden's
Anna Nordqvist, who secured her third major triumph by one shot
at Carnoustie on Sunday, German Sophia Popov, Spain’s Carlota
Ciganda, Emily Kristine Pedersen of Denmark and England's
Charley Hull and Georgia Hall.
The American team is set to be announced later Monday.
(Reporting by Amy Tennery; editing by Richard Pullin)
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