Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson advanced to the quarterfinals of the Montreal Elite beach volleyball pro tour event 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 3-0 record.
Wilkerson expressed their strategic clarity and effective communication as key factors in their victory. She emphasized the importance of trust in their defensive skills and overall game plan, highlighting their determination to compete fiercely throughout the weekend.
On the women’s side, Lea Monkhouse from Mississauga, Ont., and Marie-Alex Belanger from Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez, Que., faced two defeats, leaving them at 0-3 in the standings.
In the men’s competition, Sam Schachter from Richmond Hill, Ont., and Jonny Pickett from Wiarton, Ont., suffered a 21-13, 23-21 loss to Brazil’s Andre Loyola Stein and Renato Lima. Despite the setback, the Canadian duo secured a place in the playoffs with a 1-2 record. Meanwhile, Steve Abrams from Georgetown, Ont., and Cameron Chadwick from Barrie, Ont., endured a tough 21-23, 21-18, 15-12 defeat against Americans Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh, leaving them at 0-3.
The tournament action will continue at Parc Jean-Drapeau until Sunday, offering more thrilling matches and intense competition.