Reigning national champion Kerri Einarson defeated Kaitlyn Lawes 7-1 on Wednesday afternoon at the Grand Slam of Curling’s Canadian Open in Camrose, Alta.
Einarson needed only five ends to complete the victory at the triple-knockout competition.
In another all-Canadian Draw 6 matchup at Encana Arena, Abby Ackland scored a single in an extra end for a 5-4 win over Isabelle Ladouceur.
Two men’s draws were scheduled for later Wednesday.
Play continues through Sunday.
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