The electrifying atmosphere of Hamburg's Queen & King of the Court Crown Series culminated in a weekend of spectacular beach volleyball, as Corinne Quiggle & Megan Rice and Alejandro Huerta & Joaquin Bello claimed victory in the tournament’s second 2025 stop.

Quiggle & Rice Seize the Crown

In the women’s final, American duo Quiggle & Rice staged a dramatic comeback. Down by ten points with five minutes remaining, they surged ahead to defeat Austria’s Dorina and Ronja Klinger. The win marked Quiggle’s third career podium in the Queen of the Court format but her first title with Rice. It was a triumph powered by resilience and synergy.

Huerta & Bello Break Through

On the men’s side, Alejandro Huerta and Joaquin Bello emerged as formidable contenders in a tight race. Their victory followed the early exit of Germany’s last remaining pair and required them to hold off competitive teams from Latvia, Chile, and the Netherlands. This marked Huerta’s second win in the format, while Bello celebrated his maiden title as part of the Spanish-English collaboration.

Podium Highlights

Medals were awarded to standout teams after rounds of intense play:

• Silver: Dorina & Ronja Klinger (Austria), Martins Plavins & Kristians Fokerots (Latvia)
• Bronze: Shaunna Polley & Olivia MacDonald (New Zealand), Marco & Esteban Grimalt (Chile)

Global Attention and Next Stop

The Hamburg edition attracted more than 20,000 virtual viewers and was broadcast in nearly 90 countries—underscoring the sport's international fanbase. The 2025 Crown Series continues in Utrecht from June 19 to 22, where anticipation is already building for the next round of thrilling beach volleyball action.

For more details, visit the official recap on the FIVB website.