Adelaide continues to serve up high-stakes action as the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship moves into the Round of 16. The recent elimination phase showcased world-class talent, with many top-seeded teams battling through intense matches to keep their gold medal hopes alive.

Men’s Draw Highlights

• Ondrej Perusic and David Schweiner (Czech Republic) advanced after a hard-fought three-set match against Chile’s Marco and Esteban Grimalt.
• Swedish Olympic champions David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig rebounded from early losses with a clutch win to remain in the competition.
• Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan of Qatar narrowly defeated Brazil’s George Wanderley and Saymon Barbosa in a tight 2-0 victory (23-21, 22-20).
• France’s Teo Rotar and Arnaud Gauthier-Rat, along with Portugal’s Joao Pedrosa and Hugo Campos, won decisively against their opponents.
• Other teams advancing include squads from Canada, Austria, and New Zealand, maintaining a diverse and competitive field.

Women’s Draw Highlights

• Julia Donlin and Lexy Denaburg (USA) triumphed in a thrilling match against Swiss duo Anouk and Zoe Verge-Depre. They now face Brazil's Ana Patricia Ramos and Eduarda ‘Duda’ Lisboa, who remain unbeaten.
• Australia’s Jasmin Fleming and Stefanie Fejes kept local hopes alive by defeating their fellow Australians in a gripping three-set match.
• Spain’s Daniela Alvarez and Tania Moreno, Czechia’s Kylie Neuschaeferova and Martina Maixnerova, and France’s Lezana Placette and Alexia Richard also booked their spots in the next round.

What’s Next

With powerhouse teams still in the mix and underdog stories unfolding, all eyes now turn toward the quarterfinals. Adelaide’s sandy courts continue to host beach volleyball at its highest level, thrilling fans and athletes alike.

For full details and match schedules, visit the official FIVB recap here.