Beach Volleyball EM: Lippmann verliert gegen Ex-Partnerin Bock
Louisa Lippmann and her new partner Melanie Paul lost their opening match at the Beach Volleyball European Championships against Lippmann's former partner Linda Bock. Bock is now playing with Lea Kunst.
Key takeaways
- Louisa Lippmann and Melanie Paul lost their first match at the Beach Volleyball European Championships to Linda Bock and Lea Kunst.
- The match marked the reunion of former partners Lippmann and Bock, who split up less than five weeks ago.
- The tournament in Poland serves as a qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- This is Melanie Paul's first appearance at a European Championship.
What Happened
At the Beach Volleyball European Championships in Stare Jablonki, Poland, Louisa Lippmann, partnered with Melanie Paul, lost their opening match in Group C. Their opponents were Lippmann's former partner Linda Bock and her new partner Lea Kunst. Lippmann and Paul were defeated 1:2.
Background
The partnership between Louisa Lippmann and Linda Bock ended less than five weeks before this match. Lippmann stated that the decision was made because of the demands of professional sport, despite their successful 2025 season and positive private harmony. Lippmann's new partner, Melanie Paul, is 25 years old, born in Buenos Aires, raised in Chile, and holds German citizenship. This is Paul's first European Championship appearance. Lippmann had previously won bronze at the European Championships in 2023 with Laura Ludwig. Both Lippmann and Bock transitioned to beach volleyball from indoor volleyball.
Key Facts
- Louisa Lippmann and Melanie Paul lost their opening match at the Beach Volleyball European Championships to Linda Bock and Lea Kunst with a score of 1:2.
- The tournament is taking place in Stare Jablonki, Poland.
- Lippmann and Bock were former partners and decided to split up less than five weeks prior to the match.
- The European Championship offers a direct qualification spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Melanie Paul is making her debut at the European Championships.
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