Overview
- Svenja Müller and Cinja Tillmann began their title defence with a 2-0 victory over Spain’s Maria and Marta Carro, securing top spot in Group D.
- Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler were upset 0-2 by England’s Javier and Joaquin Bello and now need a win in their next pool match to advance.
- Both German pairs aim for podium finishes in Düsseldorf to earn direct qualification for the Beach Volleyball World Championships in November.
- As host nation, Germany has fielded 13 of the 64 pairs at the Rochusclub venue, leveraging strong home-court support.
- Despite a May coaching overhaul that added Alexander Prietzel and Helke Claasen to their team, Ehlers and Wickler’s renewed partnership has yet to yield a winning start at the home EM.