The excitement for the inaugural United States Smash 2025 has hit new heights with the thrilling announcement of fresh cast members, including a dynamic mix of emerging American talent, international powerhouses, and promising youth nominations. Get ready for an electrifying display of table tennis from July 3-13 at the Orleans Arena, as WTT Grand Smash champions will be crowned on American soil for the very first time.
Tickets are flying fast for this historic event! Don’t miss your chance to witness breakneck speed action and a sporting festival like no other in Las Vegas.
Homegrown Talent and Global Stars: The Host Wildcards
Adding significant buzz for local fans, Amy Wang, who made a major splash with her WTT Feeder Fort Lauderdale title in 2022, leads the charge of American players receiving Host Wildcards for the main draw. She’ll be joined by promising talents Nandan Naresh and Sid Naresh, ensuring a strong representation from the host nation.
But the wildcards aren’t just for American players! Japanese star Miyu Nagasaki, fresh off her title-winning performance at WTT Star Contender Ljubljana, is set to bring her considerable flair to the draw. Expect Nagasaki to arrive in Vegas with sky-high confidence as she sets her sights on bigger and bolder ambitions.
Confirmed Host Wildcards (Main Draw):
- Amy Wang (USA)
- Sally Moyland (USA)
- Jessica Reyes Lai (USA)
- Miyu Nagasaki (JPN)
- Nandan Naresh (USA)
- Sid Naresh (USA)
- Izaac Quek (SGP)
- Jishan Liang (CHN)
WTT Nominations: Champions and Rising Stars Join the Fray
The US Smash 2025 also welcomes a host of top-tier talent through WTT Nominations for the main draw. Former WTT Star Contender event champion Miyuu Kihara from Japan will feature front and center. She’s joined by the rapidly ascending French ace, Flavien Coton, who, after a breakout few months and his first senior title win, is now set to make his highly anticipated WTT Grand Smash debut.
WTT Nominations (Main Draw):
- Miyuu Kihara (JPN)
- Xu Yi (CHN)
- Flavien Coton (FRA)
- Andrej Gacina (CRO)Youth Nominations: The Future of Table Tennis Arrives
In a move to spotlight next-generation stars, the US Smash also offers two WTT Youth Nomination spots, giving up-and-coming talent a global platform to shine. Sixteen-year-old Yoo Yerin and the prodigious 13-year-old sensation Lee Seungsoo are ready to make their mark as late arrivals in the qualifying rounds. Lee Seungsoo, who already bagged WTT Youth Grand Smash silverware in February, is clearly prepared for the big leagues.
WTT Youth Nominations (Qualifying):
- Yoo Yerin (KOR)
- Lee Seungsoo (KOR)
And the excitement doesn’t stop there! Additional Host Wildcard entries have also been unveiled across all three Doubles event disciplines, as well as the Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles qualifying rounds, promising a jam-packed schedule of thrilling table tennis action.
