The 2025 Geneva Futures tournament witnessed a rare and impressive feat: a complete Swiss sweep of the men's podium. All three medals were claimed by home teams, showcasing Switzerland’s growing dominance in international beach volleyball.
Yves Haussener and 18-year-old Julian Friedli, the tournament's top-seeded pair, went undefeated in five matches to secure the gold. Their semifinal victory over Norway’s Nils Gunnar Ringoen and Even Stray Aas came in straight sets, while the final saw them narrowly defeat their compatriots Florian Breer and Luc Fluckiger in a nail-biting three-set match (20-22, 21-16, 15-11). This win is the duo’s second gold and fourth career podium on the Beach Pro Tour.
Breer and Fluckiger, seeded 12th, turned heads by advancing to their first-ever final. They overcame fellow Swiss players Adrian Heidrich and Jonathan Jordan in the semifinal round, ultimately securing silver. Heidrich and Jordan bounced back to win the bronze medal match against the Norwegians (29-27, 21-15), adding a second career podium following their recent Spiez Futures win.
Key Tournament Highlights
- All three men’s medals were claimed by Swiss teams.
- Haussener and Friedli went unbeaten to win gold.
- Breer and Fluckiger claimed their first-ever tour medal.
- Heidrich and Jordan earned their second podium finish of the season.
Additional Information
- 28 men's teams from 15 countries competed.
- The event took place lakeside in scenic Geneva.
- The women’s competition is set for June 26–29.
This historic podium sweep not only reflects the depth of Swiss talent but also positions Switzerland as one of the rising powers in the beach volleyball arena. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as these teams continue to compete on the global stage.
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