The United States has taken a commanding presence at the Beach Pro Tour Newport Beach Elite, with nine American teams securing positions in the main draw after an impressive showing in Tuesday’s qualification rounds. This strong performance highlights the competitive depth of U.S. beach volleyball on home turf.
Dominant Women’s Qualifier Performance
The American women’s teams were particularly outstanding, claiming all four available spots in the qualifiers:
- Corinne Quiggle and Chloe Loreen – advanced with two straight-set victories, continuing their momentum from a recent silver medal in Veracruz.
- Hailey Harward and Molly Phillips
- Jaden Whitmarsh and Devon Newberry
- Sisters Alaina and Morgan Chacon
Each team maintained an undefeated streak, adding to the host nation's already strong presence in the tournament.
Main Draw and Tournament Schedule
With these new entries, USA now holds over half of the 16 main draw positions, reinforcing their home advantage as the Elite16 tournament begins in Newport Beach, California.
The competition schedule includes:
- Wednesday–Thursday: Pool play
- Friday: Knockout stage (Round of 12 and quarterfinals)
- Saturday: Semifinals and medal matches
Path Toward the World Championships
This event, part of the 2025 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour, offers valuable ranking points that are crucial for qualification and seeding at the Beach Volleyball World Championships later this year. The high-stakes competition not only elevates the global visibility of the athletes but also strengthens team prospects on the international stage.
For more information, read the full article on the Volleyball World website.
