Overview
- Germany exited the World Championship in Bangkok with a 0:3 loss to Italy in the Round of 16, dropping sets 22:25, 18:25, 11:25.
- Italy extended its official unbeaten streak to 33 matches, powered by Paola Egonu and a dominant defensive display that decided the final set.
- Outside hitter Lina Alsmeier led Germany with 10 points and said the team made a meaningful step forward this summer.
- A narrow 2:3 group-stage defeat to Poland left Germany second in Group G and set up the early knockout meeting with the Olympic champions.
- In Hamburg’s Elite-16 beach event, Svenja Müller and Cinja Tillmann finished fourth after losing the bronze match, while Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler went out in the quarterfinals.