Three American beach volleyball duos have made a dominant statement by advancing to the Round of 12 in the 2025 Beach Pro Tour Elite16 in Gstaad. Among them, reigning champions Kristen Nuss and Taryn Brasher led the charge with an unbeaten run in Pool A.
Nuss and Brasher earned straight-set victories over strong pairs from France and Germany, securing a first-place finish in their group. This position grants them a well-deserved rest day before the knockout rounds commence on Saturday.
The American streak continued with impressive performances from Terese Cannon and Megan Kraft, who claimed the top spot in Pool E. They notched commanding wins against teams from the Netherlands and Latvia. Meanwhile, Kelly Cheng and Molly Shaw fought through back-to-back three-set battles, including a hard-fought victory over hometown favorites Joana and Anouk Vergé-Dépré, to win Pool F.
The advancing U.S. teams now await their challengers for Saturday’s key matchups. Their success so far reflects sustained form as the competition intensifies.
Teams Already Qualified for the Round of 12
- Kristen Nuss / Taryn Brasher (USA)
- Terese Cannon / Megan Kraft (USA)
- Kelly Cheng / Molly Shaw (USA)
- Tanja Hüberli / Leona Kernen (Switzerland)
- Brandie Wilkerson / Melissa Humana-Paredes (Canada)
- Svenja Müller / Cinja Tillmann (Germany)
Upcoming Schedule Highlights
- Friday – Final pool play and Round of 18
- Saturday – Round of 12 and start of knockout rounds
- Sunday – Semifinals and medal matches
This momentum marks a crucial phase for American beach volleyball, with performances in Gstaad further raising expectations on the 2025 Beach Pro Tour.
For more details, visit the full article on the official Beach Pro Tour site here.
