Elite16 Brasilia 17.04.2025

It was yet another top-notch showdown in the final of the Elite16 Saquarema (Brazil) last weekend (April 9-13), where Anders Mol and Christian Sørum faced their well-known rivals David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig. The Norwegian sand kings delivered the goods and secured a solid 2–0 victory – a perfect start to the 2025 season. It was worth noting that Jonatan Hellving played with an injury to his left hand at the end of the tournament. 

In the bronze medal final, the tournament's big surprise, Pedro Augusto Sousa de Oliveira and Renato, who had impressed all week after fighting their way into the main round via qualification, faced the experienced Dutch pair of Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot, who were coming off an intense semi-final against David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig – a match in which they had three match points, but ultimately had to give up in a thriller. In the match for third place, Boermans and de Groot fought back hard. With solid control from start to finish, they secured the bronze medal with a convincing 2–0 victory over the Brazilian pair.

Worth knowing: During the first match of Hendrik Mol and Mathias Berntsen against Marco and Esteban Grimalt, we had an unusual and dramatic moment when Hendrik Mol suddenly started digging in the sand by the net. After landing from a block, Mol felt something hard under his foot – and it turned out to be an iron bar just below the surface. The situation could have had serious consequences, but fortunately Mol escaped unharmed. Such a discovery in the middle of the court is a rarity. 

Power Ranking

90minutefamily presents its latest Power Ranking for beach volleyball 2025! The ranking reflects the teams' current form and performance in the prestigious Elite16 tournaments. 

1. Anders Mol/ Christian Sørum (Norway)
   Result: 1st place – Elite16 Saquarema (Brazil)
   
2. David Ahman/Jonatan Hellving (Sweden)
   Result: 2nd place – Elite16 Saquarema (Brazil)
3. Stefan Boermans/Yorick De Groot (Netherlands)
   Result: 3rd place – Elite16 Saquarema (Brazil)
4. Noslen Diaz Amaro/Jorge Luis Alayo Moliner (Cuba)
5. Pedro Augusto Sousa de Oliverira/Renato (Brazil)
   Result: 4th place - Elite16 Saquarema (Brazil)
   
6. Tomas Capogrosso/Nicolas Capogrosso (Argentina)
7. Evandro/Arthur Lanci (Brazil)
8. Steven Van de Veide/Alexander Brouwer (Netherlands)
9. Remi Bassereau/Calvin Aye (France)
10. Nils Ehlers/Clemens Wickler (Germany)
11. Lukas Pfretzschner/Sven Winter (Germany)
12. Hendrik Mol/Mathias Berntsen (Norway)
13. Bartosz Losiak/Michal Bryl (Poland)
14. Marco Grimalt/Esteban Grimalt (Chile)
15. Javier Bello/Joaquin Bello (England)
16. Joao Pedrosa/Hugo Campos (Portugal)
17. George/Saymon (Brazil)
18. Martins Plavins/Kristians Fokerots (Latvia)
19. Samuele Cottafava/Gianluca Dal Corso
20. Mark Nicolaidis/Lzac Carracher (Australia)
21. Sam Schachter/Jonathan Pickett (Canada)
22. Julian Horl/Moritz Bernd Pristauz-Telsnigg (Austria)
23. Arthur/Adrielson (Brazil)
24. Miles Evens/Chase Budinger (USA)

 

Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, is hosting the Elite 16 tournament this weekend (April 17-20). With its warm climate, enthusiastic crowd and Brazilian beach volleyball culture as a backdrop, Brasília offers the perfect setting for international sand duels at the highest level.
The conditions will be tough for the players with high temperatures, some wind and heavy sand on the arena.

Top three favorites to win Elite 16 Brasilia

1. Anders Mol/Christian Sørum (Norway)
   Anders Mol/Christian Sørum's strong blocking, defense and precise serving technique make them big favorites to win the Elite 16 tournament this weekend.
2. Stefan Boermans/Yorick De Groot (Netherlands)
   Stefan Boermans/Yorick De Groot's strength is their strong blocking game. Their ability to read their opponents' game makes them a team to be reckoned with in upcoming competitions.
3. Noslen Diaz Amaro/Jorge Luis Alayo Moliner (Cuba)
   Their strong blocking game and physical skills make them a team to be reckoned with in upcoming tournaments.

David Ahman/Jonatan Hellving (Svergie) have withdrawn from the tournament after Jonatan Hellvig injured his thumb in Elite16 Saquarema. This makes Anders Mol and Christian Sørum even bigger favorites to win Elite16 Saquarema.  

Top three contenders in Elite 16 Brasília

1. Nils Ehlers/Clemens Wickler (Germany)
   With solid experience on the sand, combined with powerful blocking and a robust defense, they appear to be a team no one will take lightly. They are definitely a contender to follow closely in the upcoming tournaments.
2. Miles Partain/Andy Benesh (USA)
   Miles Partain/Andy Benesh play their first tournament of the year this weekend after a good 2024 season with their fast and varied attacking play.
3. Hendrik Mol/Mathias Berntsen (Norway)
   Mol and Berntsen have delivered strong results on the international stage over time, which has given them direct entry into the main round of this year's Elite16 tournaments. With stable form and a high base level, the duo has established themselves as a solid part of the regular starting field in the Elite16 circus in 2025.

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