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WATCH LIVE: Walsh Jennings-Ross hit knockout rounds versus Italy

They saved the best for last.

USA’s top beach volleyball pairing, Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross, will hit the late night sand in its first knockout round match of the Rio Olympics.

Walsh, 37, is attempting to win her fourth-straight gold medal. The next obstacle towards Ross’ first is Italy’s Laura Giombini and Marta Menegatti.

First hit is at 11 p.m. EDT.

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