In a tense match against Switzerland, Canadian women's curling skip Rachel Homan faced a significant setback when an umpire ruled that her first rock was "pulled" due to a double touch. This decision came in the wake of previous controversial calls in the men's draw involving Canada and Sweden, leading Homan to voice her discontent, claiming she was treated unfairly. Her frustration was palpable after the game, as she expressed her belief to reporters that the ruling negatively impacted her team’s performance.

Despite starting strong with an early lead, Canada, under Homan's guidance, found themselves in a tight battle after a pivotal seventh end where Switzerland secured four points. The match turned decisively in favor of the Swiss team, led by Silvana Tirinzoni, allowing them to clinch the victory in an extra end, leaving Canada with a challenging 1-3 record as they look to recover in the remaining round-robin segment of the tournament.

This incident underscores the contentious nature of the competition as World Curling decided to adjust its officiating process following complaints stemming from the earlier matches. Homan's vocal disapproval highlights the emotional stakes of high-level curling, where even a single ruling can critically affect the outcome of a match, especially in such a tightly contested sport leading up to the World Championship.