Ariana Rudkovskaja and Skalve Krizanauskaite achieved a remarkable milestone at the 2025 Beach Pro Tour Warsaw Futures by securing their first-ever gold medal in a fiercely contested all-Lithuanian final. Facing compatriots Ieva Vasiliauskaite and Erika Kliokmanaite, the duo triumphed with a come-from-behind 2-1 win (15-21, 26-24, 15-10), capping off a stellar run that began all the way from the tournament qualifiers.
Despite being seeded eighth in the main draw, Rudkovskaja and Krizanauskaite displayed relentless determination, winning seven out of eight matches throughout the event. Their performance was a testament to their resilience, especially in the final where they rallied to overcome an opening set loss.
Road to Victory
- Qualified through a grueling pre-tournament stage
- Won 7 out of 8 total matches
- Defeated Romania’s Beata Vaida and Francesca Alupei in semifinals (21-13, 21-16)
- Crowned champions after a three-set final against Vasiliauskaite and Kliokmanaite
Lithuania's Rising Dominance
This impressive triumph follows on the heels of Lithuania’s men’s team Arnas Rumsevicius and Karolis Palubinskas capturing gold the previous week, reinforcing Lithuania’s growing influence on the international beach volleyball scene.
Podium Results
- Gold: Ariana Rudkovskaja & Skalve Krizanauskaite (LIT)
- Silver: Erika Kliokmanaite & Ieva Vasiliauskaite (LIT)
- Bronze: Beata Vaida & Francesca Alupei (ROU)
The Warsaw Futures event drew talent from 16 countries and demonstrated a high level of competitive beach volleyball. Looking ahead, the next stop on the Beach Pro Tour is the Bondues Lille Métropole Futures in France, taking place from September 18 to 21.
For the full report, visit the official Beach Pro Tour article here.
