Swiss beach volleyball fans are preparing for an electrifying duel as homegrown stars converge in the Round of 12 at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite16 in Gstaad. Anouk Vergé-Dépré and Zoé Vergé-Dépré will go head-to-head with fellow Swiss duo Tanja Hüberli and Leona Kernen this Saturday.
The Vergé-Dépré sisters earned their place in this round after triumphing over Brazilian Olympians Carol Salgado and Rebecca Cavalcanti in a tightly-fought three-setter (21-17, 17-21, 15-13). This marks their third consecutive podium finish on the tour, reinforcing their strong form and Olympic experience.
Meanwhile, Hüberli and Kernen, who topped Pool B, enter the match fresh after a rest day on Friday. They previously beat Anouk and Zoé at the Spiez Futures event, setting the stage for an intense rematch. Both duos are regarded as leaders of Switzerland’s rising beach volleyball talent, making this clash one to watch closely.
Other Advancing Teams
Brazil’s top-ranked pair, Thamela Coradello and Victoria Lopes, battled through early setbacks with two solid victories and will face Americans Kelly Cheng and Molly Shaw in the Round of 12.
Key Matchups Ahead
- Marketa Svozilova & Marie-Sára Štochlová (Czech Republic) vs. Terese Cannon & Megan Kraft (USA)
- Julia Donlin & Lexy Denaburg (USA) vs. Kristen Nuss & Taryn Brasher (USA)
- Sandra Ittlinger & Anna-Lena Grüne (Germany) vs. Svenja Müller & Cinja Tillmann (Germany)
- Tina Graudina & Anastasija Samoilova (Latvia) vs. Brandie Wilkerson & Melissa Humana-Paredes (Canada)
The quarterfinals will take place on Saturday following the Round of 12, with the semifinals and medal matches concluding on Sunday. Set against the breathtaking Alpine backdrop, Gstaad continues to be a prime stage for thrilling beach volleyball action.
For more details, read the full article on the Volleyball World official website.
