France`s Bassereau & Aye secure silver, while Netherlands` Boermans & De Groot claim bronze.
Brazilian beach volleyball stars Evandro Oliveira and Arthur Mariano Lanci, seeded sixth, captivated their home audience by clinching the gold medal at the Joao Pessoa Elite tournament, part of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. This significant victory marks their fourth gold and seventh overall medal on the Tour. Remarkably, all four of their gold medals have been achieved while competing in their home country, underscoring their powerful connection with the Brazilian crowd.
The journey to the final was particularly notable for France’s Remi Bassereau and Calvin Aye. Beginning their campaign from the qualifiers and ranked 21st in the 24-team main draw, they impressively advanced to the championship match, ultimately earning a silver medal. This achievement represents their inaugural Elite-level medal as a team and their second overall on the Tour, following a bronze medal at the Baden Challenge just last month.
Securing the bronze medal were the Netherlands` second-seeded duo, Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot. This podium finish is their eleventh on the Beach Pro Tour, showcasing their consistent high performance.
Gold Medal Match Highlights
The gold medal match saw Evandro and Arthur Lanci storm the first set with an early 5-0 lead. Bassereau and Aye fought valiantly, narrowing the deficit, but the Brazilians maintained their dominance, with Evandro sealing the set by a six-point margin. The second set unfolded as a much tighter contest, with the lead exchanging hands multiple times before pushing into overtime. The French pair displayed incredible resilience, fending off five Brazilian match points and even creating a set point of their own. However, an out-of-bounds shot by Aye ultimately converted the sixth Brazilian match point, securing a 2-0 (21-15, 27-25) victory for Evandro and Arthur Lanci. Evandro led his team with an impressive 19 points, including three kill blocks, while Arthur Lanci contributed 16 points, highlighted by two aces. For the French team, Bassereau tallied 18 points, including three blocks, and Aye added eight points from attacks.
Video Highlights: Evandro/Arthur vs. Bassereau/Aye, C. – Match Highlights, 09/21/2025
Bronze Medal Match Recap
In an all-Dutch battle for bronze, Boermans and De Groot delivered a commanding 2-0 (21-16, 21-13) defeat to eighth-seeded Steven van de Velde and Alexander Brouwer. After an initial point from Van de Velde and Brouwer, Boermans and De Groot seized control, maintaining a comfortable lead throughout the remainder of the match to secure their emphatic win and a spot on the podium. Boermans was pivotal with a match-high 17 points, which included five kill blocks and two aces. De Groot further contributed with 15 points, including an ace. For their opponents, Van de Velde led his team with 12 points, comprising two kill blocks and an ace, while Brouwer added 11 points, all from swings.
Video Highlights: Boermans/de Groot vs. van de Velde/Brouwer – Match Highlights, 09/21/2025
Semifinal Encounters
Sunday`s first semifinal was a fiercely competitive affair, where Bassereau and Aye came from a set down to overcome Van de Velde and Brouwer in a 2-1 (16-21, 21-18, 15-13) victory. Bassereau stood out with six kill blocks, contributing a team-high 20 points, while Van de Velde amassed a match-high 21 points through six kill blocks and two aces.
Video Highlights: Bassereau/ Aye, C. vs van de Velde/ Brouwer – Semi Final Highlights | João Pessoa 2025 #BeachProTour
The second semifinal saw Evandro and Arthur Lanci display a more dominant performance against Boermans and De Groot, securing a decisive 2-0 (21-12, 21-19) shutout. Evandro was the top scorer of the match, leading the charge with an impressive 25 points, including six kill blocks and an ace.
Video Highlights: Boermans/de Groot vs. Evandro/Arthur Lanci – Semi Final Highlights | João Pessoa 2025 #BeachProTour
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