In the final two matches of Week 2 in the 2025 Volleyball Nations League, Serbia endured another setback, falling to Poland 3-1 (22:25, 25:22, 25:22, 25:23) in Belgrade. Meanwhile, Brazil delivered Türkiye their first defeat of the tournament in Istanbul.
Serbia started strong but couldn’t maintain consistency, allowing Poland to take control in the later sets. The Serbian team, still without star Tijana Bošković, remains the only team yet to record a win in this year’s competition.
- VNL W: Italy Sweep Serbia, Stay Unbeaten in VNL – Dutch Beat Belgium to Keep Finals Hope Alive
- VNL W: Japan Sweeps Korea, Brazil Outlasts France
- VNL W: Türkiye Books 2025 VNL Finals Spot with Dominant Win Over Netherlands
Meanwhile, Brazil impressed with a 3-1 win (25-18, 23-25, 25-23, 25-15) over previously unbeaten Turkiye. Ana Cristina led all scorers with 27 points, helping Brazil move into second place in the standings, just ahead of the hosts.
- BRA W: Ana Cristina Suffers Knee Injury, Out of VNL Japan Stage
- VNL W: Italy Sweep Serbia, Stay Unbeaten in VNL – Dutch Beat Belgium to Keep Finals Hope Alive
- ITA M: Bulgarian Talent Zhasmin Velichkov Joins MINT Vero Volley Monza
- VNL W: Japan Sweeps Korea, Brazil Outlasts France
- VNL W: Türkiye Books 2025 VNL Finals Spot with Dominant Win Over Netherlands