Top Contenders Advance to Singles Semifinals at 2025 U.S. Nationals in Ontario
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by Joshua Dyke
Singles: Kanak Jha advances through the knockout stages of the men's singles event at the 2025 U.S. National Table Tennis Championships. June 28 - July 4. (Photo by USATT/Rich London)
ONTARIO, Calif. – On Day 3 of the 2025 U.S. Nationals in Ontario, California, the men’s and women’s singles championship events advanced to the semifinal rounds, showcasing some of the country’s top table tennis talent.
Men’s Singles Semifinals
The men’s singles semifinals feature several returning stars and rising talents. Kanak Jha, aiming for his record-tying sixth national men’s singles title, will face Sean Zhang in the first semifinal match.
In the second semifinal, Nandan Naresh takes on Jishan Liang. Both players are hoping to capture their men’s singles gold medal at this year’s national championships.
Women’s Singles Semifinals Feature Returning Champions and Rising Stars
Amy Wang headlines the women’s singles bracket as she looks to claim her third national title. After earning silver last year in Huntsville, Alabama, she faces Tiffany Ke in the first semifinal to get an opportunity to return to the top of the podium.
The second semifinal will feature two of the sport’s brightest young stars: 18-year-old Sally Moyland and 14-year-old Irene Yeoh. Both athletes have had major success internationally, including gold medals at multiple Pan American Regions Junior Championships. Moyland and Yeoh train out of Table Tennis America in California and are expected to put on a thrilling match for local fans.
Semifinal Match Schedule – July 1 (PST)
Women’s Singles Semifinals
- 11:00 a.m. – Amy Wang vs. Tiffany Ke
- 12:00 p.m. – Sally Moyland vs. Irene Yeoh
Men’s Singles Semifinals
- 1:00 p.m. – Kanak Jha vs. Sean Zhang
- 2:00 p.m. – Nandan Naresh vs. Jishan Liang
Final Matches – July 1 Evening (PST)
- 7:45 p.m. – Women’s Singles Final
- 8:45 p.m. – Men’s Singles Final
Day 3 National Champions Crowned in Multiple Events
Championship Event Winners:
- Under 15 Girls’ Singles: [Champion not listed]
- Under 17 Mixed Doubles: Kef Noorani / Irene Yeoh
- Under 13 Mixed Doubles: Abigail Yu / Jaden Jia
- 40 & Over Men’s Singles: Tahl Leibovitz
- 40 & Over Women’s Singles: Gina Dole
- 75 & Over Men’s Singles: Alireza Hejazi
- 75 & Over Women’s Singles: Tahereh Roufeh
- Under 2400: Liren Zhang
- Under 1500 Adult: Nirmal Rajasekaran
- Under 1200 Adult: Nirmal Rajasekaran
- Under 1500 Junior: Terry Peng
- Under 1200 Junior: Enzo Yuen
- Under 1000 Junior: Ram Aditya Polisetty
- Doubles 4700: Jordan Yee / Pradyun Banala
- Doubles 3100: Jian Feng Calvin Tai / Ziheng Huang
Watch the 2025 U.S. National Table Tennis Championships streaming live from Ontario, California, on the USATT YouTube Channel or at www.usatt.org.
