Exciting New Beach Volleyball Teams Debut at Yucatan Challenge

Exciting New Beach Volleyball Teams Debut at Yucatan Challenge

The 2025 Beach Pro Tour kicks off its first Challenge-level event of the season with the Yucatan Challenge in Puerto Progreso, Mexico, running from March 19-23. This tournament will feature a new competition format and the debut of several newly formed beach volleyball partnerships.

New Competition Format

A revised format will be introduced, featuring a 32-team main draw per gender. Eight teams will advance through a two-round qualification process. The tournament structure includes:

  • A modified pool phase to determine rankings
  • Transition to a single-elimination bracket
  • Quarterfinals, semifinals, and medal matches to conclude the event

New Partnerships to Watch

Several fresh duos will compete at this event, aiming to establish themselves on the professional circuit:

  • Carol Solberg & Rebecca Cavalcanti (Brazil) – Both bring extensive international experience.
  • Tanja Huberli & Leona Kernen (Switzerland) – Swiss Olympian Huberli joins forces with Kernen.
  • Taliqua Clancy & Jana Milutinovic (Australia) – Clancy forms a new partnership after competing with Mariafe Artacho Del Solar.
  • Toni Rodriguez & Kylie Kuyava-De Berg (USA)
  • Julia Scoles & Lexy Denaburg (USA)
  • Sandra Ittlinger & Anna-Lena Grune (Germany)
  • Valentina Gottardi & Claudia Scampoli (Italy)
  • Marie-Sara Stochlova & Marketa Svozilova (Czech Republic)

Returning Familiar Teams

Some experienced duos are also making their return to the circuit:

  • Daniela Alvarez & Tania Moreno (Spain)
  • Monika Paulikiene & Aine Raupelyte (Lithuania)

The tournament begins on Wednesday with the women’s qualifiers, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting season of new rivalries and breakout performances.

Source: Volleyball World