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BEIJING, China — Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg defeated Canada’s Jennifer Jones 7-6 on Saturday at the Beijing Olympics women’s curling tournament.
Hasselborg landed a tricky shot that gave her three points in the fifth end, earning a lead that she held until the end of the game.
Jones came close with a deuce in the eighth end, forcing Hasselborg to make a field goal to take a 7-5 lead after nine ends.
The Canadians had a chance to win in the 10th and final end, but only picked up a single point on a ricochet attempt.
Sweden improved to 2-1 in the round robin while Canada slipped to 1-2.
Canada’s men’s team, led by Brad Gushue, is scheduled to face Sweden later on Saturday.
| Team | GM | V | D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Switzerland | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1. United States | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 3. Japan | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 3. South Korea | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 3. Sweden | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 6. Canada | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 6. Denmark | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 6. Great Britain | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 9. China | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 9. ROC | 3 | 0 | 3 |
* The 4 best teams advance to the semi-finals
