Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Montreal Elite beach volleyball pro tour event on Friday by defeating Brazil’s Thamela Coradello and Victoria Lopes with a score of 21-13, 21-18. The duo, who won silver at the Olympics in Toronto, now holds a 3-0 record, leading in Pool A.
Wilkerson expressed their clarity in pre-game strategies and effective communication during the match. She emphasized the importance of trust in their defensive skills and overall teamwork, highlighting their determination to fight hard throughout the weekend.
On the other hand, Lea Monkhouse from Mississauga, Ont., and Marie-Alex Belanger from Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez, Que., faced two defeats, dropping their record to 0-3.
In the men’s competition, Sam Schachter from Richmond Hill, Ont., and Jonny Pickett from Wiarton, Ont., suffered a 21-13, 23-21 loss against Brazil’s Andre Loyola Stein and Renato Lima. Despite the defeat, the Canadian pair managed to advance to the playoffs with a 1-2 standing.
Meanwhile, Steve Abrams from Georgetown, Ont., and Cameron Chadwick from Barrie, Ont., experienced a tough 21-23, 21-18, 15-12 loss to Americans Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh, leaving them at 0-3.
The tournament action will continue until Sunday at Parc Jean-Drapeau.