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Princess Auto Players’ Championship Semifinals Recap
Team Brad Gushue from St. John’s, Newfoundland, and Team Joël Retornaz from Italy displayed exceptional skill as they advanced to the final four of the Princess Auto Players’ Championship. Gushue emerged victorious over Scotland’s Team Ross Whyte with a close score of 6-5, while Retornaz secured a convincing win against Sweden’s Team Niklas Edin with a 7-2 triumph during the men’s quarterfinals held at the illustrious Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto.
Semifinal Matches
The 14-time Grand Slam champion, Gushue, will face off against Scotland’s Team Bruce Mouat in the semifinals, while Retornaz is set to clash with Saskatoon’s Team Mike McEwen in the upcoming evening draw. Don’t miss the live broadcast of the men’s and women’s semifinals at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT on Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet+.
Gushue vs. Whyte
Gushue showcased his resilience by mounting a comeback against Whyte. Despite Whyte gaining an early advantage with a deuce in the first end, Gushue steadily closed the gap by exchanging singles in the subsequent ends. The match intensified as Gushue managed to secure two crucial points in the fourth end, leveling the playing field at 3-3 heading into halftime. With strategic gameplay and precise execution, Gushue ultimately emerged triumphant, securing a narrow victory over a tough opponent.
Retornaz vs. Edin
The clash between Retornaz and Edin was marked by intense competition and strategic maneuvering. Retornaz seized the lead by stealing a point in the fourth end, paving the way for a commanding 4-1 advantage going into the break. Edin, a seasoned champion, displayed his prowess by executing a remarkable shot in the fifth end to secure a single point. However, Retornaz capitalized on critical opportunities in the following ends, ultimately clinching a decisive victory over Edin.
Women’s Quarterfinal Results
In the women’s quarterfinals, South Korea’s Team Eunji Gim narrowly edged out Sweden’s Team Anna Hasselborg with an 8-7 victory, while Switzerland’s Team Silvana Tirinzoni delivered a strong performance to defeat South Korea’s Team Eun-Jung Kim with a score of 6-3. Gim is poised to face Sweden’s Team Isabella Wranå, while Tirinzoni is set to compete against Ottawa’s Team Rachel Homan in the upcoming semifinal matches.
Witness the adrenaline-pumping action and exceptional talent on display as the teams battle for supremacy in the highly anticipated semifinal matchups of the Princess Auto Players’ Championship.
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