Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson advanced to 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 Toronto-based Olympic silver medalists now hold a 3-0 record, placing them at the top of Pool A.
Wilkerson emphasized their clear pre-game strategy, adaptability, and communication during the match. She highlighted the importance of trust in their defense and side-out plays, emphasizing the need to battle throughout the weekend.
On the other hand, Lea Monkhouse from Mississauga, Ont., and Marie-Alex Belanger from Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez, Que., faced two defeats, bringing their record to 0-3.
In the men’s category, 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 duo secured a spot in the playoffs with a 1-2 record.
Meanwhile, Steve Abrams from Georgetown, Ont., and Cameron Chadwick from Barrie, Ont., ended up winless at 0-3 after a tough 21-23, 21-18, 15-12 match against Americans Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh.
The competition will continue at Parc Jean-Drapeau until Sunday.