24 April 2023
Monday update from the World Seniors
The World Senior Championships reached the half-way point in their round-robin programme on Monday.
In the women’s competition, both groups now have clear leaders.
After 12 sessions, Group A is led by Canada, who remain unbeaten on three wins.
Chasing them are Sweden, on three wins and one loss – they beat Lithuania by 7-6 in their most recent game. Japan are currently third in the group, on two wins and one loss. Most recently, they had a 6-3 victory over Hong Kong.
In Group B, undefeated Scotland lead the way on four wins. Their most recent victory coming against Ireland, by 10-4 on Monday afternoon.
Behind them Finland and Switzerland share second place on two wins and one loss. Finland beat Czech Republic by 9-3 on Monday afternoon, while Switzerland won over Australia by 11-7.
There are also clear leaders in each of the men’s groups.
Hungary lead Group A on four wins and no losses, including a 9-8 extra-end win over Finland. Canada, on three wins and one loss, are their closest chasers in the group, thanks partly to their 7-4 win over Czech Republic on Monday.
In Group B, Sweden lead on three wins and no losses, having beaten Hong Kong by 14-2 on Monday. Behind them four teams – Germany, Korea, Latvia and Switzerland – share second place, on two wins and one loss.
Unbeaten United States lead Group C on three wins, having won over Estonia by 9-3 on Monday. Australia and Ireland sit behind them, also on three wins, but both with one loss, having played one more game than the Americans.
Find all the results from the World Seniors here.
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