American Duo Cheng and Hughes Reach Beach Volleyball Quarterfinals in Paris
The U.S. team overcame a tough match against Italy, maintaining their pursuit of an Olympic medal.
- Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes defeated Italy's Valentina Gottardi and Marta Menegatti 2-1.
- This victory marks the first time Cheng and Hughes lost a set in the Paris Olympics.
- The Americans will face Switzerland's Nina Brunner and Tanja Huberli in the quarterfinals.
- Cheng and Hughes are ranked No. 4 in the world and are strong contenders for a medal.
- The pair are the defending world champions and went undefeated in pool play.
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