The opening day of the 2025 Beach Pro Tour Elite16 in Joao Pessoa offered fans a dramatic start as Marketa Svozilova and Marie-Sara Stochlova from the Czech Republic nearly upset the world’s second-ranked team. Facing Brazilian contenders Carol Solberg and Rebecca Cavalcanti, the 14th-seeded Czech duo overcame an initial set loss to push the match into a nail-biting third set. Despite holding two match points, Svozilova and Stochlova narrowly lost 2-1 (21-14, 18-21, 17-15).
This closely fought battle underscored the growing competitiveness in women’s beach volleyball, where every set and rally can change the trajectory of a match. The Joao Pessoa Elite16 showcases elite global talent, making it one of the most anticipated stops on the tour.
Opening Day Highlights
- Kristen Nuss and Taryn Brasher of the USA, seeded second, dispatched Brazilian qualifiers Verena Figueira and Kyce Silva in straight sets.
- Brazil’s Vitoria Rodrigues and Hegeile Almeida pulled off a surprise win in Pool C, defeating 10th-seeded French Olympians Clemence Vieira and Aline Chamereau 2-0. Hegeile was exceptional, recording 19 points and six blocks.
- World number one pairing Thamela Coradello and Victoria Lopes were dominant in their first match.
- Olympic gold medalists Ana Patricia Ramos and Duda Santos Lisboa claimed a solid straight-set victory.
Friday concludes the pool phase and launches into the knockout rounds. With high stakes and world-class talent, each match becomes a crucial step toward the title.
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