Kerri Walsh dives to make a save in the semifinal match against Angie Akers and Holly McPeak on Sunday in the AVP Long Beach Open. Walsh and teammate Misty May-Treanor would prevail in straight sets before winning in the finals against Jennifer Boss and April Ross. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Misty May-Treanor attempts to spike the ball past the defense of April Ross in the women’s final of the AVP Long Beach Open on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Jennifer Boss angles a shot past the defense of Kerri Walsh, right, and in front of Misty May-Treanor for a point Sunday during the women’s final of the AVP Long Beach Open. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kerri Walsh celebrates a point after slipping a shot past Jennifer Boss during the final of the AVP Long Beach Open. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor embrace after winning their 18th consecutive tournament title and 101st straight match with a 21-14, 21-18 victory over April Ross and Jennifer Boss in the AVP Long Beach Open. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kerri Walsh spikes the ball through the block attempt of Holly McPeak during the semifinals Sunday at the AVP Long Beach Open. Walsh and teammate Misty May-Treanor would advance to the finals. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
The Beach Girlz perform a song during a break in the action Sunday at the AVP Long Beach Open. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Spectators reach for a free souvenir throw to them from the beach volleyball court Sunday during the AVP Long Beach Open. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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A lively game of musical chairs creates a few laughs among contestants during the festivities Sunday at the AVP Long Beach Open. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
A couple of spectators find the highest point possible from which to watch the women’s final of the AVP Long Beach Open on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
