Two Brazilian pairs reach the semifinals of the Australian Open

Two Brazilian pairs reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, the opening tournament of the World Circuit of beach volleyball on Friday.

Juliana and Larissa beat their compatriots Renata and Talita 2-1 to progress. Juliana and Larissa came back from a first set down (21-10) to win the second set 21-16, before they sealed the victory with 15-8 in the third set.

Ana Paula and Shelda beat Chinese duo Xue and Zhang Xi 21-19, 21-11 to reach the semifinals. (Xinhua)