The Americas’ most prestigious table tennis tournament is set to electrify Burlingame, California, as the 888 Table Tennis Centre prepares to host the 2025 ITTF Pan American Cup from 18-23 February. With a record USD 20,000 in prize money and coveted ITTF Singles World Cup qualification spots on the line for players who make it to the semifinals, the tournament promises to showcase the best table tennis talent from across the American continent.
Last year’s edition of the ITTF Pan American Cup in Corpus Christi, Texas, delivered remarkable moments that will be remembered in the region’s table tennis history. Brazil’s Bruna Takahashi claimed a dramatic seven-game women’s singles victory over Amy Wang, showcasing extraordinary resilience in a nail-biting final that ended 11-9 in the deciding game. On the men’s side, Canada’s Edward Ly wrote his own underdog story. Entering as the thirteenth seed, Ly defeated higher-ranked opponents, culminating in a stunning victory over top seed Nicolas Burgos. His four-game triumph demonstrated the unpredictable and thrilling nature of the Pan American Cup.
Host Team USA’s performances further highlighted the growing competitive strength of the region, with Amy Wang and Lily Zhang both making significant impacts and later competing in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. This year’s tournament continues to build on that momentum, bringing together an exceptional line-up of players from across the continent.
The tournament will feature a stellar lineup of 32 players across two categories:
Men’s Singles:
- Hugo Calderano (Brazil)
- Edward Ly (Canada)
- Alberto Miño (Ecuador)
- Rogelio Castro (Mexico)
- Heber Moscoso (Guatemala)
- Jorge Campos (Cuba)
- Adrián Pérez (Cuba)
- Horacio Cifuentes (Argentina)
- Eric Jouti (Brazil)
- Kanak Jha (United States)
- Eugene Wang (Canada)
- Nandan Naresh (United States)
- Daniel González (Puerto Rico)
- Brian Afanador (Puerto Rico)
- Santiago Lorenzo (Argentina)
- Marcos Madrid (Mexico)
Women’s Singles:
- Adriana Díaz (Puerto Rico)
- Bruna Takahashi (Brazil)
- Amy Wang (United States)
- Lucia Zavaleta (Costa Rica)
- Marbella Aceves (Mexico)
- Daniela Fonseca (Cuba)
- Brianna Burgos (Puerto Rico)
- Giulia Takahashi (Brazil)
- Daniela Ortega (Chile)
- Lily Zhang (United States)
- Mo Zhang (Canada)
- Ana Codina (Argentina)
- Paulina Vega (Chile)
- Arantxa Cossio (Mexico)
- Ivy Liao (Canada)
- Rosalba Aguiar (Cuba)
The tournament will also feature a unique two-stage format designed to test the players’ skill and consistency:
- Preliminary Stage: 18-19 February 2025
- Main Draw: 21-23 February 2025
Competition Format:
- Two individual events: Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles
- Preliminary Stage: Knock-out system
- All preliminary matches played best of five games
- Top eight (8) players from the preliminary stage will qualify for the Main Draw
With USD 20,000 in prize money at stake, the Pan American Cup offers players a critical opportunity to showcase their skills, earn valuable ranking points, and secure a coveted spot in Macao. Table tennis enthusiasts can follow the high-stakes competition, which promises intense matches and world-class performances. The tournament represents a gateway to the world stage of table tennis, offering players a crucial platform to demonstrate their talents on an international stage.
Event Details:
- Date: 18-23 February 2025
- Venue: 888 Table Tennis Centre, Burlingame, California, United States
- Prize Money: USD 20,000
- Qualification: ITTF Singles World Cup (14-21 April 2025)
- Livestream: ITTF Americas YouTube Channel
