Brazilian beach volleyball stars Carol Salgado and Rebecca Cavalcanti celebrated their first Elite-level gold medal at the 2025 Beach Pro Tour event in Quintana Roo, Mexico. This triumph marks a significant achievement for the newly formed duo, who began their international campaign together in late 2024.
Dominant Performance in the Final
In the tournament’s final showdown on Sunday, Carol and Rebecca outperformed their American opponents, Terese Cannon and Megan Kraft, with a straight-sets win of 21-13, 21-17. The pair displayed control and confidence, even amid the event’s notoriously windy conditions.
- Final score: 21-13, 21-17
- Total matches won: 6 of 7
- Matches won without dropping a set: 5
- Followed a 9th-place finish at the Yucatán Challenge
Podium Results
- Gold: Carol Salgado & Rebecca Cavalcanti (Brazil)
- Silver: Terese Cannon & Megan Kraft (USA)
- Bronze: Kristen Nuss & Taryn Brasher (USA)
Cannon and Kraft continued their stellar Elite-season campaign with a fifth straight podium appearance. Meanwhile, Nuss and Brasher clinched bronze after defeating fellow Americans Kelly Cheng and Molly Shaw in straight sets.
What’s Next on the Tour?
The Beach Pro Tour continues with its next Elite stop scheduled for April 9–13 in Saquarema, Brazil. Fans will be watching to see if Carol and Rebecca can capitalize on their momentum at home.
For further details about the tournament, visit the official Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour news page.
