Homan Returns to Championship Form with Commanding AMJ Masters Victory
September 28, 2025 – Rachel Homan’s championship drought lasted exactly one week. After missing her first Grand Slam final since the 2023-24 season, the world’s top-ranked skip wasted no time returning to familiar territory atop the podium.
Homan and her Ontario-based squad captured the AMJ Masters title Sunday with a decisive 6-4 victory over Switzerland’s Silvana Tirinzoni, marking their sixth Grand Slam championship together and cementing their position as the tour’s most dominant force.
Championship Redemption
The victory served as sweet redemption for Homan, who fell to Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg in last season’s AMJ Masters final. This time, facing another familiar rival in world #2 Tirinzoni, Homan’s team delivered when it mattered most.
“This marks the sixth grand slam of curling title for this version of Team Homan,” showcasing the continued excellence of a lineup featuring Tracy Fleury at third, Emma Miskew at second, and Sarah Wilkes leading off.
Dominant Tournament Run
Homan’s path to the championship demonstrated both consistency and resilience. The team posted a perfect 4-0 round-robin record, opening with a 7-4 victory over Alberta’s Kayla Skrlik before defeating Sweden’s Isabella Wrana 6-5, Japan’s Sayaka Yoshimura 7-3, and China’s Rui Wang 8-7.
The playoffs proved equally commanding. After edging Japan’s Momoha Tabata 6-4 in an extra-end quarterfinal thriller, Homan dispatched Wrana again 7-5 in the semifinals to earn another showdown with Tirinzoni.
Final Showdown
The championship match lived up to expectations, featuring two teams that have developed an intense rivalry. The pair faced off in four finals during the previous season alone, making their latest encounter feel almost inevitable.
Tirinzoni entered with momentum from her own perfect round-robin performance, earning the hammer to start. However, Homan’s experienced back end quickly seized control.
The turning point came in the middle ends. After Homan manufactured a steal in the third and Tirinzoni responded with two in the fourth, Homan took command with consecutive scoring ends that broke the match open.
A crucial sixth end proved decisive. With Tirinzoni missing a draw attempt against four stones, Homan capitalized with a two-point steal that effectively sealed the victory. The Swiss skip managed just one point in the seventh, setting up Homan’s championship-clinching eighth end.
Historic Achievements
The victory adds to already impressive individual résumés. Both Homan and Miskew now boast 18 Grand Slam titles each, surpassing Jennifer Jones to claim the record for most slam victories by any curler.
Fleury expanded her collection to eight Grand Slam wins, while Wilkes captured her seventh championship in the series.
Looking Ahead
Homan’s quick return to championship form sets up an intriguing stretch run to the season. The team’s next test comes at the PointsBet Invitational in Calgary starting October 1st, where they’ll defend their title from last season.
For a team that has established itself as the gold standard in women’s curling, Sunday’s victory served as a timely reminder that their championship window remains wide open. With the depth, experience, and proven ability to perform under pressure, this version of Team Homan continues to set the bar for excellence on the Grand Slam tour.
The AMJ Masters triumph also reinforces the competitive balance at the top of the women’s game, where Homan, Tirinzoni, and other elite teams continue pushing each other to new heights week after week.
