The 2025 Beach Pro Tour Elite16 in Cape Town has delivered a flurry of electrifying matches as elite beach volleyball squads battle for a place in the semifinals. Intense competition and dramatic tie-break sets have become the norm, with eight out of twelve playoff matches stretching to three sets.
Key Performances
Among the standout performers were the Netherlands’ Olympic veterans Alexander Brouwer and Steven van de Velde, who overcame Germany’s Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler in one of the tournament’s most gripping showdowns.
Brazil’s Adelmo Folha and Mateus Dultra fought through two grueling three-set victories to earn their quarterfinal slot, setting up a must-watch clash with Norway’s Mathias Berntsen and Hendrik Mol, both known for their endurance and aggressive play.
Austria’s duo of Timo Hammarberg and Tim Berger demonstrated stamina and precision in a marathon rally-filled contest to advance, while France’s Rémi Bassereau and Calvin Aye also conquered their round-of-12 opposition with sheer determination.
Top Seeds Rise
Despite early pressure, Sweden’s top-ranked Jacob Holting Nilsson and Elmer Andersson secured their spot in the last eight by narrowly prevailing over Brazil’s Vinicius Freitas and Heitor Barbosa. Meanwhile, Brazil’s second-seeded pair, Evandro Oliveira and Arthur Mariano, were among the few to win both their matches in straight sets, showcasing dominance amid general tournament unpredictability.
Qualified Quarterfinal Teams
- Brazil (2 teams)
- Germany
- France
- Austria
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- Norway
With international heavyweights still in contention and momentum building, Cape Town’s Elite16 stop is fast becoming a highlight of the 2025 Beach Pro Tour calendar. Fans can expect hard-fought points and thrilling finishes when quarterfinal action begins on Saturday at 14:00 UTC.
For more details and live updates, visit the official page of the tournament on Volleyball World.
