Italy won their first women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) title with a 3-0 victory over Brazil on Sunday, while Serbia claimed their first VNL podium finish also after a straight-set victory over host Türkiye.

As the reigning European champions, Italy swept Brazil 25-23, 25-22, 25-22, handing Brazil a third consecutive VNL silver.

Italian star opposite Paola Egonu led her team as the best scorer of the final match. She tallied 21 points, including three blocks. Outside hitter Caterina Bosetti added 11.

Opposite Kisy Nascimento was Brazil's best scorer with 14 points, followed by captain Gabriela Guimaraes with 11.

In the bronze medal match, Serbia fought hard to get past Türkiye 27-25, 25-17, 26-24 to claim their first VNL medal.

Serbian outside hitter Sara Lozo bagged a 19-point match high, followed by teammate Bianka Busa with 14 points and opposite Ana Bjelica with 12.

Turkish opposite Ebrar Karakurt was her team's most prolific player with 14 points, while middle blocker Zehra Gunes added 13, including five blocks.

(With input from Xinhua)