Americans Klineman/Ross Wrap Dream Debut with DELA Beach Gold
American duo Alix Klineman and April Ross closed out a Cinderella run through the DELA Beach Open with their 10th straight victory and a gold medal. The duo, which joined forces in late November, did not drop a set during their run, which began with two country quota matches.
VIDEO: Klineman “I Didn’t Expect to Get This Far”
Newcomer Alix Klineman credited belief and growth as a team for getting her and partner April Ross to the DELA Open gold medal match.
Klineman/Ross to Meet Maria Antonelli/Carol for DELA Beach Open Gold
The 2017 Hague champions, Maria Antonelli and Carol Salgado of Brazil, are all that stands in the way of a dream debut for new American pair Alix Klineman and April Ross as both sides advanced through Saturday’s semifinals in straight sets.
Dutch Pairs Brouwer/Meeuwsen, Varenhorst/Bouter Lead Hague Semis Field
Top seeded Dutch pair Alexander Brouwer and Robert Meeuwsen is looking for its 11th FIVB title at The Hague on Sunday. Countrymen Christiaan Varenhorst/Jasper Bouter, Poland’s Piotr Kantor/Bartosz Losiak and Latvia’s Martins Plavins/Edgars Tocs will look to stand in their way.
Americans Klineman/Ross Advance to DELA Beach Semis in 1st Tourney
Brazilians Maria Antonelli and Carol Salgado will be looking to repeat as Hague champions, following their title at the three-star event in June. The three other teams, including Americans Alix Klineman and April Ross will seek their first FIVB Tour titles.
DELA Beach Open Down to Top Eight Women
Morning action at the DELA Beach Open saw the women’s field cut from 16 to eight during the second elimination round. Two Brazilian teams, including Barbara/Fernanda remain in the competition.
Hague 4-Star Semis, Finals Set to Stream on YouTube Beginning at 2 ET
As action continues at the DELA Beach Open on Saturday, fans can gear up to watch the final two rounds of men’s and women’s play Saturday afternoon beginning at 2 p.m. ET and early Sunday morning.
VIDEO: Klineman/Ross “Focused on Our Side”, Claes/Hughes “Survived”
After advancing to Saturday’s second elimination round, American pairs Alix Klineman/April Ross and Kelly Claes/Sara Hughes shared their keys to victory.
Americans Allen/Doherty, Two Others Win Tiebreaks, Pool Play Titles
Half of the 16 men’s pool play matches on Friday were three set affairs, with three of the duos riding the tiebreak wins to the second knockout round with pool wins.
Claes/Hughes Win One of Four Three-Setters in First Elimination Round
In the first elimination round of the DELA Beach Open, teams were unwilling to relent in short fashion as four of the seven matches went to tiebreakers.
