Brazilian duo Thamela Coradello and Victoria Lopes secured a commanding victory at the Ostrava Elite16, further solidifying their number one position in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Rankings.
This marks their second gold medal in just three tournaments and the third title overall since their partnership began in July 2024. By adding another 1,200 points, they strengthened their standing at the top of the global rankings.
Match Performance and Results
- Thamela and Victoria dominated throughout the tournament, winning six out of seven matches.
- In the final, they defeated Latvia’s Tina Graudina and Anastasija Samoilova in straight sets (21-16, 21-11).
- This victory avenged an earlier pool play loss to the same Latvian team.
Podium Finishers
- Gold: Thamela Coradello & Victoria Lopes (Brazil)
- Silver: Tina Graudina & Anastasija Samoilova (Latvia)
- Bronze: Anouk & Zoé Vergé-Dépré (Switzerland)
The Latvian pair’s consistent performance has earned them 5,360 ranking points, keeping them within the top five worldwide. The Swiss sisters, Anouk and Zoé, celebrated their first Elite-level podium after narrowly defeating Austria's Dorina and Ronja Klinger in a tiebreak (18-21, 21-16, 15-12).
What’s Next on the Tour?
Ostrava continues to serve as a pivotal stop on the Beach Pro Tour, featuring high-caliber athletes and inspiring shifts in global rankings. The next Elite16 tournament will be held in Gstaad, Switzerland from July 2–6, following Challenge events in Türkiye and Poland.
With their superb synchronization and relentless consistency, Thamela and Victoria have become the team to watch—setting a new benchmark for excellence on the tour.
