Switzerland is celebrating a significant achievement in beach volleyball as two Swiss women’s teams have advanced to the semifinals of the Beach Pro Tour Elite16 in Gstaad for the first time in over a decade.

Home Teams Secure Semifinal Spots

Olympic medalist Tanja Hüberli, now partnered with Leona Kernen for the 2025 season, will compete in their semifinal against Latvia's Tina Graudina and Anastasija Samoilova. Meanwhile, the sister duo Anouk and Zoé Vergé-Dépré will face the American defending champions Kristen Nuss and Taryn Brasher.

The semifinal matches are scheduled for Sunday, concluding with the gold medal clash at 16:00 local time. The last time Switzerland reached the podium in Gstaad’s women’s competition was in 2012, when Simone Kuhn and Nadine Zumkehr earned a bronze medal.

Quarterfinal Highlights

• Hüberli and Kernen bounced back from an earlier loss by defeating Americans Terese Cannon and Megan Kraft in straight sets.
• Anouk and Zoé secured victory over Germany’s Sandra Ittlinger and Anna-Lena Grüne, continuing a season marked by success in Spiez, Ostrava, and Alanya.

Looking Ahead

With the competition reaching its final stage, Switzerland is guaranteed a women’s medal in Gstaad—marking a triumphant return to the podium at one of beach volleyball’s most scenic and prestigious venues.

For full event coverage, visit the official report on Volleyball World.