Overview

• Valentina Gottardi and Reka Orsi Toth defeated Brazil’s Thainara/Simonetti 2-1 (19-21, 21-15, 15-9) to clinch a knockout berth in Rio.
• The Italian duo will face Swiss third seeds Anouk and Zoé Vergé-Dépré in the Round of 16 at 18, a rematch of this year’s Alanya Challenge final won by the Swiss.
• Earlier in pool play, Gottardi/Orsi Toth fell 1-2 (9-21, 21-12, 8-15) to Americans Molly Shaw and Kelly Cheng, the reigning Elite16 champions from Joao Pessoa.
• Gottardi/Orsi Toth opened their campaign with a win over the Dutch pair Bekhuis/Van Driel to set up the decisive meeting with the Brazilian hosts.
• Claudia Scampoli and Giada Bianchi exited the main draw after a 0-2 (18-21, 16-21) defeat to Andressa/Taina, following a tie-break loss to France’s Vieira/Chamereau.