National beach volleyball tours across Europe delivered an exciting midseason spectacle filled with tight matches and impressive performances from both established and emerging athletes.
Estonia Sets the Tone
In Paide, Maret Kuuse and Laura Liisa Maiste claimed the women's title in a gripping three-set battle. On the men's side, Kusti Nõlvak and Rasmus Meius emerged victorious after another hard-fought final match.
France Hosts Women's-Only Showdown
The tournament in Saintes featured only women’s teams. Julie De Vathaire and Faustine Blondeau triumphed by defeating the top seeds in straight sets, delivering a standout performance.
Germany’s Busy Schedule
- Munich: Hanna-Marie Schieder and Karla Borger took top honors in women’s competition, while David Poniewaz and Luis Kubo narrowly won the men’s title.
- Sankt Peter-Ording: The 'ROCK the BEACH' tour launched here. Winners included Yannik Ahr and Luis Henrichs (men) and Leonie Klinke with Elea Beutel (women).
Greek Wildcards Shine
In Piraeus, wildcard entry Elisavet Triantafillidi and Dimitra Manavi took home the women's gold, while Dimitrios Chatzinikolaou and Stavros Ntallas dominated the men's bracket without losing a set.
Italy’s Marina di Ravenna Results
Carlo Bonifazi and Raoul Acerbi took the men’s crown, as the women’s final saw commanding play from Giada Benazzi and Erika Ditta.
Dutch Duo Dominate Eredivisie Beach Tour
At the Utrecht stop in the Netherlands, Cain van Hal and Mart van Werkhoven claimed the men’s championship. Mila Konink and Raisa Schoon led the women’s side with consistent strength.
Strong Field in Poland
- Women’s winners: Aleksandra Zdon and Justyna Lukaszewska
- Men’s champions: Jedrzej Brozyniak and Piotr Janiak
Slovakia Crowns Petruf Brothers
At the Nike Summer Beach Tour in Strazke, Adrian and Richard Petruf controlled the men’s draw. Michaela Panekova and Veronika Podhradska won the women’s title with a strong performance.
Japan Makes a Mark
Though outside Europe, Japan’s events also impressed. Sakura Ito and Mayu Sawame led the women’s charge, while Hiroki Dylan Kurokawa and Yoshiumi Hasegawa dominated the men’s bracket.
This flurry of results across countries reflects the growing competitiveness and passion within the European beach volleyball scene, setting the stage for even more dramatic showdowns as summer unfolds on the tour.
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