China's Xue and Zhang Xi aiming for gold at Sanya Open – Beach Volleyball

After claiming gold at the first SWATCH FIVB Beach Volleyball event of the year 2012, the outstanding Chinese duo of Chen Xue and Zhang Xi is aiming for another title win at the Sanya Open. 

Last week, the Chinese team clinched success at Brasilia Open women’s beach volleyball tournament which had an amazing run from April 15-20 in Brazil. Chinese team defeated the local hosts Maria Antonelli and Talita Antunes in the final showdown of the tournament. 

In the next run, Xue and Zhang Xi are shaped up to claw their way to the final victory at home series. The Sanya Open is being held at Southern Chinese resort Sanya. The Chinese duo will be equipped with great support of local fans. Furthermore, the competitive advantage of familiar conditions will also enhance their performance. Xue and Zhange Xi are determined to give the home audience another chance of celebration. 

If you’re interest to know more, you may choose to follow this link: http://www.fivb.org/EN/BeachVolleyball/Competitions/WorldTour/2012/Event/viewPressRelease.asp?No=34314

Brazilian Juliana and Larissa fail to defend their legacy at the Brasilia Open

Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca of Brazil, who were tipped to claim the top honour at the Brasilia Open women’s beach volleyball tournament, failed to finish in the top-three.

Italy’s seventh-seeded Greta Cicolari/Marta Menegatti out-shined the Brazilian duo in bronze medal match on Friday and forced them to be satisfied with fourth-place finish in the tournament.
Italian duo demonstrated a stellar performance in the bronze medal match and stamped 2-1 (21-14, 17-21, 15-13) victory over Juliana/Larissa. The match result was out in 52 minutes.

To read more about the match, hit the following link:
http://blogs.bettor.com/Juliana-Felisberta,-Larissa-Franca-fail-to-grab-bronze-ware-at-2012-Brasilia-Open-a147898