For the 33rd time, the AVP will bring the Chicago Open to Oak Street Beach on Labor Day weekend. Here's what you need to know.
Nicole Branagh, left , and Elaine Youngs celebrate after winning the AVP Chicago Open on Aug. 30, 2009, at Oak Street Beach.
The Chicago Open is part of the AVP’s Gold Series, making it one of the three most important tournaments on the tour schedule, and it’s the best way to catch some of the world’s best beach volleyball players in the city’s front yard.With Soldier Field on the lakefront, Chicago sports fans are used to seeing the skyline and Lake Michigan in shots of Bears games.
Nuss and Kloth have the top seed for the Chicago Open after winning the AVP event in Atlanta. Currently ranked third in the world by the FIVB, there’s a good chance you’ll see Nuss and Kloth represent the U.S. next summer. They have partnered since graduating from LSU in 2021. Watch out for what Nuss can do on defense.Canada’s best team grabbed the third seed for Chicago. Wilkerson is one of the best blockers on the tour, and Humana-Paredes’ style of play complements Wilkerson’s defense well.
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