Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Montreal Elite beach volleyball pro tour event by defeating Brazil’s Thamela Coradello and Victoria Lopes with a score of 21-13, 21-18 on Friday. The Toronto-based Olympic silver medallists now lead Pool A with a perfect 3-0 record.
Wilkerson emphasized the importance of clear pre-game strategies, adaptability, and communication between the duo, highlighting their trust in defense and side out plays. Their primary aim for the weekend is to show resilience and determination on the court.
On the other hand, Lea Monkhouse from Mississauga, Ont., and Marie-Alex Belanger from Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez, Que., faced setbacks as they lost two matches, dropping to a 0-3 record.
In the men’s category, Sam Schachter from Richmond Hill, Ont., and Jonny Pickett from Wiarton, Ont., suffered a 21-13, 23-21 defeat against Brazil’s Andre Loyola Stein and Renato Lima. Despite the loss, 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., faced a tough 21-23, 21-18, 15-12 defeat against Americans Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh, leaving them with an 0-3 record.
The tournament action will continue at Parc Jean-Drapeau until Sunday.