Two Australian women’s beach volleyball teams delivered standout performances at the Baden Challenge on Wednesday, earning spots in the knockout rounds following impressive victories in their respective pool matches.

Breakthrough Win in Pool C

Jasmine Fleming and Stefanie Fejes shone brightest in Pool C, pulling off a major upset by defeating European champions Maryna Hladun and Tetiana Lazarenko from Ukraine in a tightly contested three-set match. Their win is especially noteworthy considering they've only played five professional tour events as a team—marking a key milestone in their growing partnership.

Olympic Firepower Adds to Aussie Success

Not to be outdone, fellow Australians Taliqua Clancy—an Olympian—and Jana Milutinovic sealed a dominant straight-sets win over Ukraine’s Yeva Serdiuk and Daria Romaniuk. This result completed a complete sweep for Australia in Pool C, firmly entrenching both teams in the elimination stage of the tournament.

What’s Next: Aussie Showdown for Round of 16 Spot

As a result of their strong showings, Fleming/Fejes and Clancy/Milutinovic will now face each other on Thursday. The winner of this match earns a direct berth into the Round of 16, while the loser will compete in the Round of 24.

Baden Challenge Overview

The Baden Challenge is a noteworthy stop on the 2025 Beach Pro Tour, offering both fierce international competition and essential ranking points. The tournament spans all week, building toward the semifinals and medal matches scheduled for Saturday.

Mixed Results in Other Pools

In Pool A, Elizabeth Alchin and Georgia Johnson battled valiantly but ultimately fell to the American duo Kimberly Hildreth and Teegan Van Gunst, reflecting a more mixed outcome for the Aussies overall on the day.

Upcoming Matches

Action resumes Thursday with the final group stage matches and the beginning of the knockout rounds, as teams vie for a place in the tournament's decisive stages.

For more details, visit the official coverage on the Volleyball World website.