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Kerri Walsh Jennings, April Ross swept by Brazil Olympic favorites

Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross are now 0-3 against Rio Olympic favorites Larissa and Talita of Brazil. Sunday’s defeat had to be the most stinging.

Walsh Jennings, a three-time Olympic champion, and Ross, an Olympic silver medalist, were swept 22-20, 21-19 in the Vitoria Open final in Brazil..

Walsh Jennings and Ross squandered a 16-11 first-set lead and two set points in the opener.

The Vitoria final marked the first time Walsh Jennings and Ross were in top form in a match against Larissa and Talita.

They played a one-set exhibition Feb.