Doubles: Mixed Doubles finalists Koyo Kanamitsu/Minami Ando and Masaki Takami/Fuwa Yumoto take a post match selfie at the 2024 US Open Table Tennis Championships. Las Vegas, Nevada. December 17, 2024. (USATT)
Las Vegas, Nev. – On the second day of competition, Koyo Kanamitsu and Minami Ando captured the 2024 U.S. Open Mixed Doubles title. Kanamitsu and Ando defeated the top seeded pair Masaki Takami and Fuwa Yumoto 3-2 (6-11, 13-11, 10-12, 11-5, 11-7).
Throughout the match, Kanamitsu and Ando were aware of strength of their opponents return service. Especially Takami’s banana flick return and ability to set up point finishing shots.
“Our opponents receive was very strong so being creative on the serve was the most important thing.” – Minami Ando
The Japanese teams showcased a combination of technical precision and powerful forehand finishes during the thrilling finals match. Astonishingly, it was Kanamitsu’s first mixed doubles event, and he was able to secure gold at 2024 U.S. Open.
Day 2 Highlights #
U21 Singles
In U21 Women's Singles, Yuanxinai Yuan dominated the finals with a 3-0 victory over Youruo Wu to claim gold.
In U21 Men's Singles, Yuan-Yu Wu secured the title by defeating Silva Senura in another commanding 3-0 finish.
Para Events
Four Para Singles champions emerged on Day 2:
Class 1-2 Singles: Michael Godfrey defeated James Segrest for gold.
Class 3-5 Singles: Jenson Van Emburgh won against Zachary Pickett.
Class 6-8 Singles: Viktor Karp bested Rosenast in the final.
Class 8-10 Singles: Tahl Leibovitz swept Logan Watson to close out the Para events.
2024 U.S. Open Singles Championships Begin #
Anticipation was high as the Open Men’s and Women’s Singles Championships began on Day 2.
The Women’s Singles round-robin matches kicked off in the early afternoon, reducing the field to the Round of 32 by the end of the day.
Women’s Singles Top Seeds:
- Nina Mittelham (GER)
- Mo Zhang (CAN)
- Amy Wang (USA)
- Gaoyang Liu (CHN)
- Yan Guo (CHN)
The Men’s Singles event began later in the evening with 380 participants. By the day’s end, the field was down to 128 players heading into the single-elimination draw.
Men’s Singles Top Seeds:
- Kanak Jha (USA)
- Jinbao Ma (USA)
- Benedek Marton Olah (FIN)
- Taehyun Kim (MLT)
- Lei Kou (UKR)
Single elimination for both events will continue on Day 3, Wednesday, December 18.
2024 U.S. Open Champions – Day 2 #
U.S. Mixed Doubles Champions: Koyo Kanamitsu / Minami Ando
Singles Champions:
U21 Men’s Singles Champion: Yuan-Yu Wu
U21 Women’s Singles Champion: Yuanxinai Yuan
U11 Mixed Doubles Champions: Yuan Kai Wu / Yu Ching Liao
U2600 Singles Champion: Manami Ando
U2200 Singles Champion: Marek Zaskodny
U2000 Junior Singles Champion: Pradyun Banala
U1500 Adult Singles Champion: Sukhada Kulkarni
U1500 Junior Singles Champion: Benjamin Lam
U1200 Adult Singles Champion: Sukhada Kulkarni
U1200 Junior Singles Champion: Shreyan Modak
Para Champions:
Class 1-2 Singles: Michael Godfrey
Class 3-5 Singles: Jenson Van Emburgh
Class 6-7 Singles: Viktor Karp
Class 8-10 Singles: Tahl Leibovitz
Doubles Champions:
U4700 Doubles: Ping Cang Chen / Mendy Wang
40 & Over Men’s Doubles: Guo Hui Lu / Tuan Dai Le
50 & Over Men’s Doubles: Jimmy Butler / Derek May
65 & Over Mixed Doubles: Randy Hou / June Li
70 & Over Men’s Doubles: Yuxiang Li / Charlie Cai
70 & Over Mixed Doubles: Parviz Mojaverian / Yan Ge
75 & Over Men’s Doubles: Jafar Fatemi / Rich Butler
75 & Over Women’s Doubles: Connie Mae Sweeris / Donna Sakai
75 & Over Mixed Doubles: Dell Sweeris / Connie Mae Sweeris
Hardbat Singles Champions:
60 & Over Hardbat Men's Singles Champion: Larry Hodges
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