2008 Manhattan Beach Open

Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser spray champagne on their fans after winning their third consecutive AVP Manhattan Beach Open and clinching the season-long Crocs Cup championship on Sunday.   (Karen Tapia-Andersen / Los Angeles Times)

The Budweiser Girls give out miniature volleyballs to spectators on Sunday during the men’s final of the AVP Crocs Tour Manhattan Beach Open.   (Karen Tapia-Andersen / Los Angeles Times)

Spectators cheer during introductions of the AVP Crocs Tour Manhattan Beach Open on Sunday.   (Karen Tapia-Andersen / Los Angeles Times)

Phil Dalhausser watches the ball deflect off his block attempt during the Manhattan Beach Open men’s final on Sunday. Dalhausser and teammate Todd Rogers defeated Nick Lucena and Sean Scott for the title.   (Karen Tapia-Andersen / Los Angeles Times)

Todd Rogers goes up for a spike against the tandem of Nick Lucena and Sean Scott on Sunday in the men’s final of the Manhattan Beach Open.   (Karen Tapia-Andersen / Los Angeles Times)

Sean Scott sets the ball for teammate Nick Lucena on Sunday in the men’s final of the Manhattan Beach Open.   (Karen Tapia-Andersen / Los Angeles Times)

Misty May-Treanor, left, celebrates with teammate Kerri Walsh after winning the women’s championship in the AVP Crocs Tour Manhattan Beach Open on Saturday. The teammates won the event for a fourth consecutive year and an unprecedented fifth time.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

April Ross dives for the ball as teammate Jennifer Boss anticipates the dig during the Manhattan Beach Open women’s final on Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Misty May-Treanor stretches to return a ball in the championship match of the Manhattan Beach Open on Saturday. May-Treanor and teammate Kerri Walsh defeated April Ross and Jen Boss, 21-18, 21-16.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Misty May-Treanor spikes the ball past Jen Boss during the women’s championship match of the Manhattan Beach Open on Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Misty May-Treanor sprays the crowd with champagne after she and teammate Kerri Walsh won the AVP Crocs Tour Manhattan Beach Open on Saturday. The title also clinched the pair the AVP Crocs Cup, the season-long championship, and they pocketed $100,000 for the victory, the largest winner’s check in beach volleyball history.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Misty May-Treanor pours champagne into the mouth of a fan after winning the Manhattan Beach Open championship on Saturday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)