The Brazilian beach volleyball duo Thamela Coradello and Victoria Lopes have achieved a significant career milestone by breaking into the FIVB World Ranking top 10 for the first time. They now hold the seventh spot after delivering an impressive performance at the Saquarema Elite16 tournament, where they captured the gold medal.
This first-place finish earned the pair 1,200 ranking points—the highest possible from an Elite-level victory—propelling them up nine places. Since partnering in mid-2024, Thamela and Victoria have played just six Beach Pro Tour events yet already claimed four medals, including two golds. They now lead all other Brazilian women's teams in the international rankings.
Elite16 Results Impact Rankings
The Saquarema event led to several noteworthy shifts in the beach volleyball world:
- Taryn Brasher and Kristen Nuss of the USA secured silver and climbed to the second spot in the rankings.
- Svenja Müller and Cinja Tillmann from Germany retained first place in the women’s standings.
Men's Division Updates
On the men’s side, the competition remains intense:
- Norwegian Olympic medalists Anders Mol and Christian Sørum won the tournament and jumped to second place globally.
- Despite losing in the final, Sweden’s David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig held onto the top-ranking position.
- Argentina’s Nicolas and Tomas Capogrosso reached a career-high, climbing to fourth place after a quarterfinal finish.
Looking Ahead
The start of the 2025 Beach Pro Tour has proven dynamic, as top-tier teams continually shift positions in a fiercely competitive landscape. Fans can expect even more volatility as the season unfolds.
For more details on the tournament and rankings, visit the official event summary.
