Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz capture third consecutive AVP title

Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz won their third consecutive AVP Manhattan Beach Open title on August 16, 2026. The duo, ranked world No. 1 and representing the U.S. at the 2024 Olympics, dominated the tournament by winning all six matches without losing a set. They secured their title after defeating Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft 21-18, 21-16 in the championship match, following a semifinal victory over Maddie Anderson and Alaina Chacon. This achievement places them alongside Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings, who won three consecutive titles from 2005 to 2007.

• 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz make AVP history, capturing their third consecutive AVP Manhattan Beach Open title