Martins Plavins and Kristians Fokerots have surged into the semifinals of the 2025 Beach Pro Tour Hamburg Elite16 after securing two pivotal victories on Saturday at the iconic Am Rothenbaum Stadium.
The Latvian pair advanced from the Round of 12 by overcoming Cuba’s Jorge Alayo and Noslen Díaz in straight sets (27-25, 21-15). They then followed up with a thrilling three-set win against home favorites Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler of Germany in the quarterfinals, with a final scoreline of 21-19, 15-21, 15-9. This semifinal appearance is their best result at an Elite16 event since clinching bronze in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024.
Semifinal Showdowns
- Latvia’s Plavins/Fokerots vs. Norway’s Anders Mol and Christian Sørum
- Netherlands’ Stefan Boermans/Yorick de Groot vs. Poland’s Michal Bryl/Bartosz Łosiak
Bryl and Łosiak's impressive journey included a major upset over Swedish Olympic champions David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig, edging them out in a three-set thriller (15-21, 22-20, 15-12).
What’s at Stake
The semifinals and medal matches, set to take place on Sunday, are not only crucial for podium finishes but also carry valuable ranking points as the Beach Pro Tour 2025 season enters its final phase. The championship match is scheduled for 18:00 local time.
To follow the latest results and match details, visit the official event page on Volleyball World.
