The 2019 AVP Austin Open - Day 1 was an exciting day of beach volleyball, featuring some of the top players in the sport. The event took place in Austin, Texas on May 17th, 2019 and was the first day of a four-day tournament. The opening day of the competition included both men's and women's matches, with teams competing for a chance to advance to the next round.
The day started with the men's qualifying matches, where teams had to win two matches to move on to the main draw. There were several intense matches during this round, as players fought to secure their spot in the main draw. Fans were treated to some impressive plays, with players making diving saves, powerful spikes, and tactical shots to outmaneuver their opponents.
After the qualifying round, the men's main draw began with several high-profile matches. One of the highlights of the day was watching two of the top teams in the world face off against each other - Taylor Crabb and Jake Gibb vs. Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena. This match was a battle from start to finish, with both teams showcasing their skills and athleticism. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as the two teams traded points back and forth. In the end, it was Crabb and Gibb who came out on top, winning the match 21-18, 21-18.
Another exciting men's match was between Theo Brunner and John Hyden vs. Jeremy Casebeer and Chaim Schalk. This match featured some impressive blocking and powerful hits, with all four players showing off their skills. It was a tight match, with both teams trading points until the very end. In the end, Brunner and Hyden were able to come out with the win, taking the match 21-18, 22-20.
The women's matches also provided plenty of excitement on the first day of the tournament. The women's qualifying rounds took place in the morning, with several exciting matches featuring up-and-coming players. The main draw started in the afternoon, with some of the best women's teams in the world competing for a chance to advance.
One of the standout matches of the day was between Emily Day and Betsi Flint vs. Corinne Quiggle and Amanda Dowdy. This match was a battle, with both teams playing incredibly well. Day and Flint were able to take the first set, but Quiggle and Dowdy fought back hard in the second set. The two teams traded points until the very end, but it was Day and Flint who were able to come out on top, winning the match 21-18, 26-24.
Another exciting women's match was between Kelly Claes and Sarah Sponcil vs. Irene Pollock and Amanda Wiggins. Claes and Sponcil are one of the top women's teams in the world, and they showed why in this match. They were able to dominate throughout, with Sponcil making some incredible saves and Claes delivering powerful hits at the net. The match ended in a 21-12, 21-12 victory for Claes and Sponcil.
Overall, the first day of the 2019 AVP Austin Open was a great start to the tournament. Fans were treated to some incredible volleyball, with both men's and women's teams competing at the highest level. The matches were intense, with players showing off their skills and athleticism. The tournament would continue over the next three days, with even more exciting matches to come.
