Homan Sets Record with 20th Grand Slam Title at KIOTI GSOC Tahoe
Canada’s Rachel Homan secured her 20th Grand Slam of Curling title, extending the record, by defeating Switzerland’s Silvana Tirinzoni 7-4 in the final held Sunday at the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe.
Dominant Performance and Unbeaten Record
Homan’s team delivered a flawless 7-0 performance throughout the tournament, earning a $42,000 prize. The lineup included Homan from Ottawa, with third Tracy Fleury, second Emma Miskew, and lead Sarah Wilkes.
"Yeah, it's an unbelievable feeling, especially winning a game that was a battle out there for both teams. It's just really fun to play such an amazing team, and being able to pull out the win is an awesome feeling." — Rachel Homan
Continued Rivalry with Tirinzoni’s Team
This final marked the third consecutive Grand Slam women’s final contested between the world’s top two ranked teams, with Homan winning all three matches against Tirinzoni’s squad.
The Swiss team—skip Silvana Tirinzoni, fourth Alina Pätz, second Carole Howald, and lead Selina Witschonke—posted an 18-3 record for the season but faced their only defeat of the week in this final, receiving $34,000.
Tirinzoni’s team started with the hammer and aimed to avoid replaying last month’s CO-OP Tour Challenge scenario, where an early miss gave Homan a crucial four-point steal.
Summary
Rachel Homan’s flawless performance reinforced her dominance in women's curling, extending her Grand Slam record with a seventh-straight victory over top rival Tirinzoni.
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