Meppelink/Van Gestel Upset #3 Agatha/Duda To Win Pool C
No one goes undefeated in Pool C as the Netherland’s Madelein Meppelink and Sophie van Gestel upset Agatha Bednarczuk/Eduarda ‘Duda’ Santos Lisboa in straight sets 2-0, (21-19, 21-15) on Santos’ 19th birthday.
#2 Laboureur/Sude Fight Through Windy Conditions To Win Pool
#2 seeded Chantal Laboureur and Julie Sude had no troubles running through their #23 seeded opponents from Spain, Angela Lobato and Elsa Baquerizo 2-0, (21-17, 21-16).
LA Filled With Rich Diversity, Likely To Receive 2028 Olympic Bid
Recently Los Angeles has agreed to take the 2028 Olympic bid, instead of continuing to fight for the 2024 slot. With…
Sara Hughes Believes In Kelly Claes, Turns Down Walsh Jennings
After splitting up with long time partner April Ross, Kerri Walsh Jennings sought out to find a replacement, she had her eyes set on collegiate star, Sara Hughes.
The Netherlands Fighting For First Group 1 Title Since 2007
The Netherlands have been competing at the FIVB World Grand Prix on and off since their first year in 1994. In 2007 the Dutch finished fifth in the opening rounds but rolled through the competition in the Final Six to the undefeated gold medal.
China’s Olympic MVP Zhu Ting: “I Don’t Think I’m A Star”
Who is sought out to be one of the best players in the world, Zhu Ting doesn’t think that she is anything special. Is she being too modest, though?
American’s Day/Branagh Discuss Playing On Center Court At Beach Worlds
Americans Nicole Branagh and Emily Day have had their ups and downs at the FIVB Beach World Championships so far, beginning their temporary partnership with a win over Germany’s Isabel Schneider/Victoria Bieneck then followed by a loss to the #1 seed in the tournament – Brazil’s Larissa Franca/Talita Antunes.
Brazil Will Try For Second Straight World Grand Prix Title
Over the past 12 FIVB World Grand Prix, the Brazilian team has been a dominant force with eight gold medals and finishing as the runner-up on three separate occasions.
Team USA Looks To Capture 7th World Grand Prix Title
Team USA has made 23 appearances in the FIVB World Grand Prix, having won six gold medals, being only second behind Brazil in the gold medal count.
Serbia Makes Finals At World Grand Prix For First Time In Three Years
The 2017 edition of the World Grand Prix is the seventh consecutive year that Serbia has made an appearance, making this year one to remember.
