The unseeded Czech duo of Tadeas Trousil and Matyas Dzavoronok delivered a major upset at the Beach Pro Tour Itapema Elite 2025, defeating Brazilian favorites Evandro Gonçalves and Arthur Lanci in straight sets (23-21, 21-17). This victory not only secured them a win in Pool A but also a direct entry to the Round of 12.
Held at Meia Praia Beach, the Elite16 event witnessed a rising Czech partnership silence a passionate home crowd, as Trousil and Dzavoronok remained unbeaten in pool play. Their consistent performance earns them a well-deserved day of rest before they resume action on Saturday.
Having joined forces in 2025, the Czech pair previously found success at Beach Pro Tour Futures events, capturing gold in Madrid and bronze in both Spiez and Prague. This win, however, marks their most impressive result on the prestigious Elite16 stage, enhancing their international reputation and building on a top-nine finish in Cape Town.
Other Pool Highlights
While Brazil’s top-seeded team was eliminated, the host nation still found reasons to cheer:
- George Wanderley and Saymon Barbosa posted a perfect record to win Pool C.
- André Loyola and Renato Lima led Pool E with no losses.
Elsewhere around the tournament:
- Latvia’s Martins Plavins and Kristians Fokerots claimed Pool B.
- Chile’s Marco and Esteban Grimalt topped Pool D.
- Argentina’s Nicolas and Tomas Capogrosso won Pool F.
Upcoming Schedule
With the pool stage complete, the tournament moves forward:
- Friday: Round of 18 matches
- Saturday: Round of 12, followed by quarterfinals
- Sunday: Semifinals and Finals
The Itapema Elite event remains a cornerstone of the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Tour, attracting elite talent from around the globe and delivering world-class performances.
For more details, visit the full report on the official Beach Volleyball World site.
