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In a dramatic Olympic mixed doubles semifinal, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin rallied to edge defending champions Italy 9-8 and advance to the gold medal game against Sweden, securing the United States’ best finish in the event and a chance at the Olympic title.
Britain’s Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat lost 5-3 to Italy in the mixed doubles curling bronze match at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, ending their push for a medal after a strong round-robin and a semi-final defeat to Sweden, leaving GB still waiting for its first medal of these Games.
Live updates center on Team USA's Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse in the mixed doubles curling gold-medal final against Sweden, with match details and schedules for other Milan Cortina events (luge, ski jumping) and curling trivia such as stone weights and medal values.
Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse of the U.S. defeated reigning Olympic champions Amos Mosaner and Stefania Constantini of Italy in a back-and-forth mixed doubles curling semifinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, earning a spot in Tuesday’s gold-medal game against Sweden’s Wrana siblings and marking a potential first U.S. curling gold in the event since 2018.
Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, who work full-time as a lab technician and a realtor, reached the semifinals in Olympic mixed doubles curling, the farthest a U.S. team has advanced in the event. They went 6-3 in round-robin play, collecting wins over Norway, Switzerland, Canada, Czechia, Sweden and Estonia before a 7-6 loss to Italy, setting up a semifinal rematch against the host nation with a medal on the line.
Britain's Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds extended their unbeaten run to seven wins by beating Canada and the United States to reach the Winter Olympics mixed doubles curling semi-finals, with Sunday’s matches against Switzerland and Italy determining their last-four opponent.
At the Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, U.S. mixed doubles curlers Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin moved to 4-0 with a 7-5 win over Canada and an 8-1 win over the Czech Republic, tying and then setting the best undefeated Olympic start for a U.S. curling team; Snoop Dogg attended as NBC correspondent, sat with Dropkin’s mother, and even tried curling with the team after the match.
The opening mixed-doubles curling matches at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo were briefly halted when arena lights went out for about three minutes, delaying play for a little over five minutes before power was restored and competition resumed. The cause wasn’t disclosed. Sweden, Switzerland, Great Britain and Canada won their openers as the event continues through Tuesday, with the US and defending champion Italy set to debut Thursday.
Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt chose to rest Alex de Minaur in the decisive mixed doubles match at the United Cup to prevent injury and maintain his health, despite De Minaur's strong singles performance. Hewitt emphasized the importance of player well-being and strategic planning in team competitions.
The United Cup 2026 introduces groundbreaking tennis technologies including LED net posts that light up on out-calls, expanded mixed doubles timeouts, and the return of Bolt 6 cloud-based line calling with advanced features like augmented reality and real-time analytics, enhancing fan experience, officiating, and strategic gameplay.
The US Open mixed doubles event, won by Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, has sparked controversy as top doubles players criticize the event's format and the US Open's approach, labeling it an exhibition and disrespectful to traditional doubles tennis, with calls for more participation by doubles specialists in future tournaments.
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defended their US Open mixed doubles title in a revamped tournament that emphasized singles stars but ultimately showcased the strength of doubles players, winning a $1 million prize and highlighting the event's increased attention and new format.
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defended their US Open mixed doubles title against top singles stars Iga Świątek and Casper Ruud, highlighting the skill of doubles specialists and the success of the new tournament format, which drew larger crowds and increased prize money.
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defended their US Open mixed doubles title in a dramatic final against top singles players Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, showcasing the importance of doubles skills and teamwork amidst a restructured tournament format that has faced criticism for favoring singles players and altering traditional doubles competition.
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defended their US Open mixed doubles title, defeating Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in a thrilling final to secure back-to-back championships and add to their 2025 Grand Slam haul, with Errani claiming her ninth major doubles title.