Olympics Latest: US women open with beach volleyball win
Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman have cruised to a straight-set victory over China in their Olympic opener
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Your support makes all the difference.The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:
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Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman cruised to a straight-set victory over China in their Olympic opener.
Ross is making her third appearance in the Summer Games with her third different partner. She’s already won a silver medal and a bronze. Klineman is making her Olympic debut. They’re among the favorites for the gold medal in Tokyo.
The Americans won the first set 21-17 and then took the second 21-19 over Xue Chen and Wang Xinxin.
Ross and Klineman play Spain on Tuesday.
The American men’s team of Jake Gibb and Tri Bourne play their first match on Sunday night. Bourne was a late substitute after Gibb’s original partner, Taylor Crabb, tested positive for COVID-19 when he arrived in Japan. They’ll face Italy.
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MORE ON THE TOKYO GAMES:
— Katie Ledecky swims her first event, the 400-meter freestyle
— Simone Biles makes her first appearance for Team USA
— Surfing and skateboarding, two of four new Olympic sports, get underway
— An Iranian refugee defector will face an Iranian in taekwondo
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