Overview
- Valentina Gottardi and Reka Orsi Toth defeated Germany’s Svenja Müller and Cinja Tillmann 2-0 (21-12, 25-23) to advance to the round of 16.
- The Italian champions are scheduled to face Germany’s Linda Bock and Louisa Lippmann in the last 16 on November 20 in Adelaide.
- Claudia Scampoli and Giada Bianchi earned progression by winning the lucky loser match 2-0 (21-12, 22-20) over France’s Vieira/Chamereau.
- Scampoli and Bianchi are set to meet the United States’ No. 3 seeds Kristen Nuss and Taryn Brasher in the round of 32 on November 19.
- The World Championships at The Drive in Adelaide have moved into knockout play, with matches available to stream on Volleyball World.