Key Takeaways
- Silvana Tirinzoni captured her sixth career Grand Slam of Curling women’s title in the HearingLife Canadian Open.
- Tirinzoni and her Swiss squad defeated Japan’s Team Satsuki Fujisawa 7-1 during Sunday’s final at Merlis Belsher Place.
- The team of Tirinzoni, fourth Alina Pätz, second Carole Howald and lead Selina Witschonke collected $38,000 from the prize pool.
- The Grand Slam of Curling returns right after the holiday break in the new year with the Crown Royal Players’ Championship.
Introduction to the Grand Slam of Curling
The Grand Slam of Curling is a series of curling tournaments that take place throughout the year. The HearingLife Canadian Open is one of the events in the Grand Slam of Curling series. This year, Silvana Tirinzoni and her Swiss squad emerged victorious, defeating Japan’s Team Satsuki Fujisawa 7-1 in the final.
The Winning Team
Tirinzoni’s team, which includes fourth Alina Pätz, second Carole Howald, and lead Selina Witschonke, collected $38,000 from the prize pool. This win marks Tirinzoni’s sixth career Grand Slam of Curling women’s title. The team’s victory is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the sport.
The Final Match
The final match between Tirinzoni’s team and Fujisawa’s team was a dominant performance by the Swiss squad. Tirinzoni secured the hammer to start, which proved to be a key factor in the game. After Fujisawa’s double attempt jammed one on the side, Pätz drew for a deuce to convert in the opening frame. The game got out of hand from there, with Fujisawa hitting a guard to give up a steal in the fifth and hitting and rolling the wrong way in the sixth to surrender three points.
Tirinzoni’s Reaction
Tirinzoni was thrilled with the win, stating that every Grand Slam win is special and that she feels fortunate to have won another one. She also acknowledged that the team has been working well together and that this win is a result of their hard work.
The Road Ahead
The Grand Slam of Curling returns right after the holiday break in the new year with the Crown Royal Players’ Championship. Tirinzoni is the two-time defending champion and will look to become the first to win three straight Crown Royal Players’ Championship titles. The team is excited for the upcoming event and is looking forward to the challenge.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Silvana Tirinzoni and her Swiss squad had a dominant performance in the HearingLife Canadian Open, winning their sixth career Grand Slam of Curling women’s title. The team’s hard work and dedication paid off, and they are now looking forward to the next event in the Grand Slam of Curling series. With their sights set on the Crown Royal Players’ Championship, Tirinzoni and her team are ready for the challenge and are excited to see what the future holds.