Homan Extends Record with 20th Grand Slam Title at KIOTI GSOC Tahoe
Canada's Rachel Homan secured her record-breaking 20th Grand Slam of Curling title by defeating Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni 7-4 in the final held on Sunday at the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe.
Unmatched Performance and Perfect Tournament
Homan's Canadian team, including third Tracy Fleury, second Emma Miskew, and lead Sarah Wilkes, completed the tournament undefeated with a 7-0 record, earning $42,000 from the prize purse.
"Yeah, it's an unbelievable feeling, especially winning a game that was a battle out there for both teams," Homan said. "It's just really fun to play such an amazing team, and being able to pull out the win is an awesome feeling."
Rivalry with Switzerland's Team Tirinzoni
The final marked the third consecutive Grand Slam women's final featuring the world's top two teams, with Homan winning all three encounters. Tirinzoni's squad, consisting of fourth Alina Pätz, second Carole Howald, and lead Selina Witschonke, earned $34,000 as runners-up.
Tirinzoni’s team finished the season with an 18-3 record in Grand Slam events, with their only losses coming in the finals against Homan.
Match Highlights
- Tirinzoni's team started with the hammer, aiming to avoid a repeat of the previous month's CO-OP Tour Challenge.
- In that prior event, a hit and rollout in the first end resulted in a costly steal of four points for Homan’s team.
Despite the challenge, Homan’s team maintained control and secured the victory, continuing their dominance in the sport.
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