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Beach Volleyball AVP Kingston New York City Open

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Beach Volleyball AVP Kingston New York City Open

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AVP Pro Beach Volleyball held its first-ever tournament in Manhattan last week and photographer Robert Beck was there to capture all of the action. Here, Sara Hughes lays out for a ball. The newcomer from USC battled through the qualifier all the way to the semifinals with partner Kelly Claes.

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Nicole Branagh pokes one past Jennifer Fopma in a quarterfinal.

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Kelly Claes rejects a Jennifer Kessy shot during the semifinals.

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Big Jake Gibb serves during Saturday's quarterfinal victory.

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April Ross serves during the quarterfinals.

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Nicole Branagh (right) celebrates a point won.

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Jennifer Fopma spikes one while partner April Ross looks on.

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The Freedom Tower and lower Manhattan provided a great backdrop to the tournament.

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A view of the Stadium court on Saturday.

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A great crowd turned out for all three days of the main event.... despite some heavy rain and heavier heat.

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The men's final saw Patterson/Gibb outlast Doherty/Mayer.

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Casey Patterson spreads his wings after winning a point in the final.

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Emily Day tries to drop the ball over the arms of Jenny Kropp during the women's final.

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Jenny Kropp with a big bang over the arms of Jennifer Kessy.

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Emily Day (left) and Jennifer Kessy with their victory jump in front of Emily Day's "entourage" (blue shirts) and the New York City skyline.

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Ryan Doherty and Trevor Crabb joust at the net.

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Casey Patterson attempts to get one by Brad Keenan.

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Casey Patterson being Casey Patterson.

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Ty Tramblie loses his hat and shakes off a bit of sand with a hammer shot on Saturday.

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Emily Day with a dig.

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Jenny Kropp goes up for a block Sunday morning.

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Casey Patterson tries to spike past 7'1" Ryan Doherty.

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Casey Patterson (right) finds it tough going against Ryan Doherty at the net.

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Jak Gibb drives Mr. Wilson past Ryan Doherty in the finals.

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John Mayer with a great "up" during the men's final on Sunday.

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Casey Patterson with the dig of the match during his finals victory.

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Casey Patterson (left) and Jake Gibb celebrate their third straight victory this summer.

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Emily Day puts one past Jennifer Kroppp in the heat of the women's final.

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Emily Day with a sandy dig.

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Jenny Kropp with a service return.

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Jennifer Kessy celebrates her big win.

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