[johnbar]

Belardi & Bell won their first pool match, guaranteeing they will move on to the elimination rounds.  They have a second pool match later this afternoon (Friday in NZ); if they win that they will get a first-round bye.

Seeded #12 in the main draw, they were trailing in the first set 12-15, when they went on a five point run.  They had a set point at 21-20, but the Australian team (#5 seed, Mears & Philips) tied it.  Then B&B got two in a row to finish it.  Looks like the second set was easier, with B&B gradually building a lead.

They'll meet the #4 team, from Vanuatu shortly.

ETA:  B&B win 21-12, 21-19.  They'll be in the quarterfinals tomorrow.

[johnbar]

Belardi & Bell won their first pool match, guaranteeing they will move on to the elimination rounds.  They have a second pool match later this afternoon (Friday in NZ); if they win that they will get a first-round bye.

Seeded #12 in the main draw, they were trailing in the first set 12-15, when they went on a five point run.  They had a set point at 21-20, but the Australian team (#5 seed, Mears & Philips) tied it.  Then B&B got two in a row to finish it.  Looks like the second set was easier, with B&B gradually building a lead.

They'll meet the #4 team, from Vanuatu shortly.

ETA:  B&B win 21-12, 21-19.  They'll be in the quarterfinals tomorrow.