The 2025 Emmi Caffè Latte Beachtour officially launched in Basel, marking an energetic start to Switzerland’s national beach volleyball season. The first event of the five-stop tour featured exciting matches and standout performances by the top-seeded teams.
Women's Competition Highlights
In the women’s bracket, Switzerland’s Menia Bentele and Annique Niederhauser dominated by securing gold in straight sets (21-18, 21-18) against Poland's Malgorzata Ciezkowska and Urszula Lunio. The contest for third place was equally thrilling, with Anna Lutz and Deborah Lutz overcoming Linda Abbuhl and Livia Stolz in a tough three-set match.
Men's Competition Highlights
On the men’s side, Marco Krattiger and Leo Dillier emerged victorious after a hard-fought final. They defeated Adrian Heidrich and Jonathan Jordan with a 2-1 (21-19, 16-21, 15-11) victory. The Swiss-Czech pairing of Nathan Broch and Filip Habr claimed the bronze medal with a commanding 2-0 (21-19, 21-13) upset over Florian Breer and Luc Flückiger.
What’s Next on the Tour
Beach volleyball fans can look forward to more electrifying action as the tour moves to its next destination later this summer. Teams will continue to battle for national ranking points and prestigious tour titles.
- The next tour location will be announced soon.
- Top teams are vying for valuable points that impact national standings.
- Each event promises competitive matches and potential upsets.
For full coverage and updates on the 2025 Emmi Caffè Latte Beachtour, visit the official press release on FIVB's website.
