Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson advanced to the quarterfinals of the Montreal Elite beach volleyball pro tour competition on Friday after defeating Brazil’s Thamela Coradello and Victoria Lopes with a score of 21-13, 21-18. The Toronto-based Olympic silver medalists now hold the top spot in Pool A with a perfect 3-0 record.
Wilkerson emphasized the duo’s clear game plan, adaptability, and communication during the match, highlighting their trust in defense and side out strategies. Their main objective for the weekend is to continue battling on the court.
On the other hand, Lea Monkhouse from Mississauga and Marie-Alex Belanger from Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez faced setbacks, losing two matches and standing at 0-3 in the competition.
In the men’s category, Sam Schachter from Richmond Hill and Jonny Pickett from Wiarton were defeated 21-13, 23-21 by Brazil’s Andre Loyola Stein and Renato Lima. Despite the loss, the Canadian pair secured a spot in the playoffs with a 1-2 standing.
Meanwhile, Steve Abrams from Georgetown and Cameron Chadwick from Barrie suffered a 21-23, 21-18, 15-12 defeat against Americans Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh, leaving them at 0-3 in the tournament.
The beach volleyball action will continue at Parc Jean-Drapeau until Sunday, offering thrilling matches and intense competition.