LAS VEGAS, US. May 30th, 2025 – The singles line-up for US Smash 2025 has officially dropped, and it’s a blockbuster. 

From July 3rd to 13th, the world’s biggest table tennis names will descend on Orleans Arena, transforming Las Vegas into the global capital of speed, spin, and show-stopping rallies.

 

For the first time in history, the WTT Series’ top-tier Grand Smash comes to American soil, bringing with it a roster that reads like a who’s who of the sport. The reimagined Infinity∞Arena, WTT’s signature one-table stage, will be the beating heart of the action, re-engineered and rebuilt to reflect the spectacle and scale of a Vegas debut. And the line-up? Let’s just say: it delivers.

 

Newly crowned World Champion Wang Chuqin arrives with fire in his veins, while current World No.1 Lin Shidong looks to cement his place at the top in what promises to be a power-packed men’s singles field.

 

Hugo Calderano, fresh from making continental history with a trailblazing ITTF Men’s World Cup title and a World Championships final appearance, leads a hard-hitting Pan American charge. He’s joined by the likes of Tomokazu Harimoto, Liang Jingkun, and Felix Lebrun, the 18-year-old phenom who rewrote history as the first European to win a WTT Champions title.

 

Add in Truls Moregard, Olympic silver medallist and edge-of-your-seat shotmaker, and a crew of global game-changers including Alexis Lebrun, Xiang Peng, Lin Yun-Ju, and An Jaehyun, and you’ve got a draw that’s primed for drama from the very first serve.

In the women’s singles, Sun Yingsha leads the field as the reigning queen of the table—World No.1, back-to-back World Champion, and the player everyone else is trying to catch.

 

She’ll be joined by long-time rival and former Grand Smash winner Wang Manyu, who arrives in Vegas with unfinished business and a point to prove. Wang Yidi, Chen Xingtong, and Kuai Man round out a fierce top five from China, but they won’t have it all their way.

 

Miwa Harimoto headlines a thrilling Japanese roster that includes Hina Hayata, Satsuki Odo, and Mima Ito, who rocks up with a World Championships medal in her pocket and unfinished chapters to write.

 

This is the WTT Series’ most prestigious event ever held in the U.S. and the home squad is ready for the moment.

 

Kanak Jha, after a breakout performance at Singapore Smash, is set to light it up again under the Vegas lights, while Lily Zhang, a four-time Olympian and rising WTT force, leads the charge in the women’s singles. Together, they’ll have the home crowd roaring as they take on the best of the best in front of friends, fans, and first-timers.

 

Pan American stars Adriana Diaz and Bruna Takahashi will also bring heavyweight presence and flair—two players who know how to find the spotlight and take it with them.

 This is Grand Smash action, Vegas style. Every table. Every moment. All under one roof. With a reimagined Infinity∞Arena ready to turn every point into a headline, and the Smash Arena setting the tone for the day’s fiercest battles, Orleans Arena becomes the place where the sport’s biggest names meet the moment.

 

The singles entry list is only the beginning. Fans can also look forward to the reveal of the Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles line-ups, as well as the announcement of Host Wildcards and WTT Nominations coming soon.

 

The finals weekend is expected to sell out fast — tickets are available now via official ticketing partners at ussmash.com.

LOS ANGELES, USA. June 6th, 2024 – Next Health, known for its state-of-the-art personalized treatments for health optimization and longevity, has announced its expansion into Las Vegas through a multi-unit area development agreement encompassing both Summerlin and Henderson. 

Franchised by seasoned entrepreneurs Bo Thede and Zach Mendelsohn, Next Health locations will open in 2025 to meet the rapidly growing demand for personalized wellness, aesthetics, recovery technology, and advanced longevity services.

Clark County locations are uniquely positioned to achieve sustainable recurring revenue by servicing the diverse resident population, with substantial incremental growth from the ever-present global tourism audience. This, in addition to Next Health’s high average gross profit margin, solidified the company’s expansion into Nevada by Bo and Zach.

Co-founders Dr. Darshan Shah (CEO) and Kevin Peake (President) said: “Next Health will revolutionize the way Las Vegas residents and visitors manage their health. Las Vegas locations will centralize and elevate the quality of services that customers know and love, such as IV therapy, cryotherapy, and aesthetics, but will also provide access to the latest advancements in health optimization and longevity that aren’t available anywhere else, promoting long-term vitality.”

This growth builds upon Next Health’s established success as the global industry leader, with 55 locations open or in development across 11 states and four countries.

Chief Operating Officer Scott Svilich said: “Next Health’s industry-leading unit economics, paired with our real estate and development strategies and phenomenal Franchise Support Team, make Next Health a truly a one-of-a-kind franchise concept. As we continue to expand into tier-one markets globally, we’re exclusively partnering with franchisees that showcase proven entrepreneurial strengths, passion for our mission, and authentic alignment with their market. Bo and Zach exemplify that synergy perfectly.”

Explore Next Health franchising opportunities on its Franchise Website or by emailing franchise@next-health.com.

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PHOENIX, USA. November 1st, 2023 – #YBL is reimagining the beauty industry with its innovative approach to delivering personalized beauty services anytime, anywhere. #YBL’s vision is to create a network of dedicated beauticians (#YBL-ers) that can build their book on their terms–while ensuring that every woman gets access to whatever she needs to look and feel her best.

Founder, Kristyn Maddox, envisions #YBL as a platform that goes beyond traditional beauty services that are often siloed by service. The vision is to support women in creating their own, curated “glam squad” for whatever service(s) they need–across the United States with customer preferences and past appointments centrally managed. 

Today, #YBL is offering the following services in the Phoenix and Las Vegas metros: makeup application, spray tanning, brow services, hair styling, unicorn braids, and permanent jewelry–with select merchandise in partnership with Craftbae, owned by LaKeera Slaughter. Currently #YBL is mobile, or on-location-based, but plans to expand further and introduce #YBL salons in the near future.

Beauticians, or #YBL-ers, are at the heart of #YBL. The platform is deeply inspired by the talented women who help us look and feel our best. For this reason, #YBL’s focus is to elevate beauticians and give them the tools to enhance their craft, on their own terms. #YBL offers beauticians nearly all the equipment to support their services, which simultaneously creates consistency in the experience for the customer.  Commission splits for services meet or exceed 50% when industry standards are often much lower. 

Founder, Kristyn Maddox, said: “#YBL is my vision for creating an on-demand based, beauty-as-a-service model where women can access whatever service they need, anywhere. This business is inspired by the talented women I have seen in my lifetime, that are held back by unnecessary processes and unfair business models. 

“#YBL is dedicated to elevating the beautician offering equitable pay, flexible hours, and meaningful benefits to help them build their clientele, and their finances on their terms to ultimately create a network that supports whatever service you need to live Your Best Life.”

#YBL aims to create a positive cycle that uplifts beauticians while providing instant access to services that help everyone look and feel their best.

#YBL is introducing itself to the Phoenix community November 3, at Roosevelt Row’s First Friday. Founder Kristyn Maddox and core team members will be available for interviews.