German women's beach volleyball teams delivered a dominant performance on the opening day of the 2025 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite16 event in Hamburg. Competing at Am Rothenbaum Stadium, all four German pairs claimed straight-set victories in their respective pools, earning praise from home fans and advancing confidently to the elimination round.
Match Highlights from Opening Day
- Svenja Müller and Cinja Tillmann defeated Japan’s Asami Shiba and Reika Murakami with a commanding 21-8, 22-20 in Pool A.
- Sandra Ittlinger and Anna-Lena Grüne overpowered Dutch duo Emi van Driel and Wies Bekhuis 21-9, 21-16 in Pool B.
- Linda Bock and Louisa Lippmann, fresh off a recent title win, beat Americans Kylie DeBerg and Xolani Hodel 21-12, 21-15 in Pool E.
- Paula Schürholz and Lea Kunst, a wildcard pairing, delivered a surprise win over Italy’s Claudia Scampoli and Giada Bianchi with a strong 21-17, 21-17 showing in Pool C.
These victories place all four German teams among the twelve unbeaten squads heading into Friday’s deciding pool matches. The upcoming stages will progressively narrow the field, with high-stakes games increasing in intensity through the weekend.
Looking Ahead
- Friday: Final pool matches and Round of 18 elimination games
- Saturday: Round of 12 and quarterfinals
- Sunday: Semifinals and the championship medal matches
This Elite16 stop in Hamburg is a crucial part of the international beach volleyball circuit, contributing valuable ranking points and preparing teams for future elite competitions in 2025.
For a detailed recap and ongoing coverage, visit the official tournament site at Volleyball World.
