Spain’s Alejandro Huerta and Adrian Gavira secured their first-ever medal as a team on the Beach Pro Tour with a hard-fought gold at the 2025 Nuvali Challenge, held in Santa Rosa, Philippines. Their victory came after an intense three-set final against England’s Joaquin and Javier Bello, with a tight scoreline of 2-1 (21-17, 19-21, 17-15).
This win marks a defining moment for the Spanish pair who only began competing together earlier in the season. Their performance signals a promising rise on the international stage and positions them as a team to watch as the season progresses.
Final Standings
- Gold: Alejandro Huerta & Adrian Gavira (Spain)
- Silver: Joaquin Bello & Javier Bello (England)
- Bronze: Manuel Alfieri & Alex Ranghieri (Italy)
The Nuvali Challenge is part of the Challenge tier of the Beach Pro Tour, just below Elite16 in terms of ranking points and competition level. The 2025 edition saw fierce competition, with all finals day matches going to three sets—highlighting the high stakes and evenly matched talent on show.
Highlights from the Tournament
- The Bellow twins achieved their best result yet on tour, elevating from last year’s bronze to this year’s silver, and playing their first-ever final.
- Italy’s Alfieri and Ranghieri earned their first Challenge-level medal after a comeback win against Austria’s Christoph Dressler and Philipp Waller.
- European teams swept the podium, showcasing the continent’s growing strength in the global beach volleyball scene.
As Huerta and Gavira ride the momentum from their Nuvali triumph, all eyes will be on how they continue to evolve and challenge top teams in future tournaments.
To read the full article, visit the official Beach Pro Tour site: Huerta & Gavira Top Nuvali for First Beach Pro Tour Medal.
