Semifinalists Set for the Men’s and Women’s Singles Championships at the 2024 U.S. Open
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by Joshua Dyke
Singles: Amy Wang (USA) in the Women's Singles Quarterfinals versus Gaoyang Liu (CHN) at the 2024 U.S. Open Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dec. 19, 2024.
Las Vegas, Nevada – The 2024 U.S. Open is reaching its peak, as the Men’s and Women’s Singles Championships approach the final rounds. With top players delivering thrilling performances, the stage is set for an exciting conclusion.
Women’s Singles #
Amy Wang (USA) advanced to the Women’s Singles semifinals with a hard-fought victory over Gaoyang Liu (GER) in a seven-game quarterfinal thriller. Gaoyang Liu was the 2014 Youth Olympic Champion, winning gold for China the same year Lily Zhang (USA) clinched bronze. Wang, the reigning Women’s Open Singles Champion won 4-3 (12-10, 11-9, 11-7, 7-11, 8-11, 8-11, 11-8).
Wang acknowledged her nerves and Liu’s skill during the closely contested match.
“Coming into this match, I thought I had no chance. In the fourth game, I was up 4-1, and I thought, okay, I got this! But then I lost ten points in a row and thought, no, I don’t got this. I knew this was going to be a seven-game match after that,” Wang remarked.
Despite the tension, Wang remained composed, capitalizing on Liu's mistakes to secure her place in the semifinals. She will face Yan Guo (CHN), who staged an upset against tournament favorite Nina Mittelham (GER) in five games (11-9, 7-11, 11-5, 17-15, 11-8).
Women’s Singles Semifinal 1 #
Amy Wang (USA) vs. Yan Guo (JPN) #
Table 1 – 12:45 p.m. PST #
The other semifinal will be an all-Japanese affair between Minami Ando and Asuka Sasao. Ando has already enjoyed success at the 2024 U.S. Open, claiming gold in the Mixed Doubles Championships. Both players will also compete in separate Women’s Doubles semifinals, also with the potential to meet in the final.
Women’s Singles Semifinal 2 #
Minami Ando (JPN) vs. Asuka Sasao (JPN) #
Table 1 – 1:45 p.m. PST #
Men’s Singles #
Reigning U.S. Open Champion Jinbao Ma (USA) is on track to defend his title after an extraordinary comeback against Taehyun Kim.
On his path to a championship repeat, Ma mirrored his quarterfinal performance last year, returning from the depths of three game deficit. Ma overturned a three-game deficit to win 4-3 (8-11, 2-11, 1-11, 11-4, 11-7, 11-8, 12-10) for the reverse sweep.
“It was the same last year. In the quarterfinals, I was down three games. I just didn’t rush myself. I focused on every point, stayed calm mentally, and kept challenging myself,” Ma reflected on his remarkable comeback.
Ma will face Kayama Yu in the semifinals. Yu earned his place with an impressive six-game victory over 2022 U.S. Open Men’s Champion Kou Lei.
Men’s Singles Semifinal 1 #
Ma Jinbao (USA) vs. Kayama Yu (JPN) #
Table 1 – 3:45 p.m. PST #
Kanak Jha sealed his Semifinal appearance, his overwhelming performance proving to be too much for Jishan Liang. Although Liang was able to take the first game, Jha rattled off four straight wins finishing 4-1 (9-11, 11-8, 11-5, 11-5, 11-6)
Kanak Jha and Koyo Kanamitsu are set to meet in semifinals. Kanamitsu earned a spot in the semifinals by defeating Masaki Takami in five games.
Men’s Singles Semifinal 2 #
Kanak Jha (USA) vs. Koyo Kanamitsu (JPN) #
Table 1 – 2:45 p.m. PST #
Championship Finals Schedule #
Women’s Singles Final #
Table 1 – 7:30 p.m. PST #
Men’s Singles Final
Table 1 – 8:30 p.m. PST
Watch live coverage of the final rounds on YouTube and follow updates on the Facebook & the 2024 U.S. Open Homepage.
