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. 

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China's Xue and Zhang Xi claim gold medal at the Brasili Open

China’s third-seeded Xue/Zhang, the bronze medalists at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, downed the local pairing of Maria Antonelli and Talita Antunes in the final showdown of the Brasilia Open this past Friday. The home duo was equipped with the emotional support of great many fans but the Chinese pair proved to be the best and defeated hosts in front of the local fans.

The visiting team clean-swept home side and settled for 2-0 (21-17, 21-15) victory in less than forty minutes.

The first event of 2012 SWATCH FIVB World Tour completed its run from April 15-20 in Brazilian capital Brasilia, while the Chinese duo of Chen Xue and Zhang Xi came on top. The duo performed amazingly well throughout the Brasilia Open women’s beach volleyball tournament and left everyone behind in the game.

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