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Phil Dalhausser of the United States dives for the ball in front of teammate Todd Rogers. Italy upset the United States to advance in the tournament.

Phil Dalhausser of the United States dives for the ball in front of teammate Todd Rogers. Italy upset the United States to advance in the tournament.  (Ryan Pierse / Getty Images)

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U.S. beach volleyball’s Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers, the defending Olympic gold medalists, were knocked out of the tournament by Italians Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai.

Todd Rogers

United States’ Todd Rogers misses the ball in the match at Centre Court Stadium at Horse Guards Parade.  (DANIEL GARCIA / AFP/Getty Images)

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United States’ Phil Dalhausser serves to Daniele Lupo and Paolo Nicolai of Italy.  (Petr David Josek / Associated Press)

Phil Dalhausser

Phil Dalhausser dives into sand.   (Dave Martin / Associated Press)

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Paolo Nicolai of Italy blocks shot by Todd Rogers of the United States.  (Ryan Pierse / Getty Images)

Todd Rogers

Todd Rogers dives for the ball during U.S. match with Italy.  (Daniel Garcia / AFP/Getty Images)

Phil Dalhausser

Phil Dalhausser of the United States leaves the court after losing to Italy.  (Ryan Pierse / Getty Images)

Daniele Lupo

Italy’s Daniele Lupo celebrates during match against Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers of the United States. He and teammate Paolo Nicolai upset the Americans.   (Daniel Garcia / AFP/Getty Images)

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