Canada's Melissa Humana-Paredes, right, and Brandie Wilkerson, left, seen above in October 2023, advanced to the semifinals of the season-opening Elite16 beach volleyball tournament after beating Brazil's Ana Patricia and Duda on Friday in Doha.
Canada's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson are moving onto the semifinals at the season-opening Elite16 beach volleyball tournament in Doha after a statement win on Friday.Posted: Mar 08, 2024 6:56 AM EST | Last Updated: 5 hours ago
The Canadians took down the top-ranked Brazilian duo of Ana Patricia Silva Ramos and Eduarda Santos Lisboa in straight sets in the quarterfinals.But Humana-Paredes and Wilkerson, ranked fourth, matched the Brazilians in attack points and errors while gaining an edge in block points and serves points — small advantages that added up to enough in the two-set victory.FIVB Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 Doha quarterfinals: Brazil vs.
In 2023, the Canadians placed at least fifth in each of their nine appearances at Beach Pro Tour tournaments and the world championship in Mexico.