Inside the world’s SEXIEST beach volleyball tournament as Kayla Simmons returns to court to face stunning rivals

THE world's sexiest volleyball player Kayla Simmons is set to return to the court - and face some similarly stunning rivals.

The 27-year-old will take part in a four-person tournament on the stunning Hermosa Beach in California.

Kayla will line up alongside class of 2020 Redondo Union High School player Mark Marolda and professional players and brothers Joe and Gage Worsley.

The eye-catching competition is on June 10 with 64 competitors taking part.

There are a mix of current and retired volleyball players - and Simmons could have some competition for the camera lens.

Avery Poppinga is a professional beach volleyball star and shares stunning photos of her life off the court on Instagram.

Kelsey Rose describes herself as a 'business professional' on social media, but adds that she is "often found in a bikini on the beach".

Puerto Rican Kelly Negron Urdaz is an experienced setter and has logged over 2,000-Career Assists at DI UC Irvine.

Ava Gallien often shares snaps of her stunning smile on her Instagram page as well as bikini shots. She attended Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach.

Olivia Bakos is a four-year member of the USA High Performance National Team as part of the U15, U17, and U19 programs.

She often shares racy bikini snaps on her Instagram page.

Lindsey Ruddins is a professional player, plying her trade in Germany  SSC Palmberg Schwerin.

Holly Toliver is also a professional and was the 2017 AVCA All-American Honorable Mention star. She shares photos of her partner and dog on Instagram.

Tani Stephens was the Gatorade State Player of the Year for Oregon. She resides at Hermosa Beach so will be hoping for a court advantage.