Country Quota, Qualification Rounds Set Up Espinho Main Draw
One hundred teams (55 men’s and 45 women’s) made their way to Espinho, Portugal for a chance to compete in the FIVB Four Star event this week. After country quota and qualifying matches, the 32-team fields per gender are set.
Americans Stockman/Larsen Move on to Ostrava 4-Star Main Draw
Americans Emily Stockman/Kelley Larsen were among the eight teams to move on from the women’s qualifiers, while both USA pairs on the men’s side failed to reach the main draw.
After Alison/Bruno Split Up, World Champions Evandro/Andre Follow
Alison Ceruti’s and Bruno Schmidt’s break up has created a domino effect in Brazilian beach volleyball
Inside the Numbers: A Look at the #FTLMajor Statistics
Americans were atop the leaderboard in scoring and blocking on both the men’s and women’s sides at the Fort Lauderdale Major. Bronze medallist Summer Ross was tops in both categories for the women, while Theo Brunner led the scoring for the men and gold medalist Phil Dalhausser was the top blocker.
Dalhausser, Lucena Wraps Up Perfect Run through #FTLMajor with Gold
Top seeded Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena, both Florida natives, did not drop a set in six matches leading up to the Fort Lauderdale Major gold medal on Sunday.
Dalhausser/Lucena to Meet Italians Nicolai/Lupo for #FTLMajor Title
Top seeded Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena, both Florida natives, have a shot to start 2018 with a gold medal, earning their way to the Fort Lauderdale Major finals with a pair of straight set victories on Saturday.
Hyden/Brunner, Dalhausser/Lucena on to #FTLMajor Men’s Quarterfinals
The United States are the only country with two teams remaining in the quarterfinals as No. 1 seed Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena and No. 20 John Hyden/Theo Brunner advanced on Friday.
Two Brazilian Teams, Two Americans Win Men’s Pool Crowns at #FTLMajor
No. 1 seed Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena and fellow Americans Taylor Crabb/Jake Gibb alongside Brazilian pairs Alison Cerutti/Bruno Schmidt and Pedro Solberg Salgado/George Wanderley jumped forward into the Round of 16 with pool play titles on Thursday.
Twelve of Top 13 Seeds Win Opening Pool Play Matches at #FTLMajor
Three Brazilian pairs and two Americans are among the 16 teams vying for pool crowns on Thursday in Fort Lauderdale after winning their opening pool play matches.
Espinho Two-Star Gold Goes to Brazilians Wanderley/Felipe
Brazilian duo George Wanderley and Vitor Felipe took gold on Praia da Baia beach, downing Qatari pair Julio Junior and Ahmed Tijan 21-12, 21-13 for their first World Tour medal.
