MILPITAS — For most Americans, pingpong is the fun game played in a basement or garage, often accompanied by frosty beverages. Well, at least until some sore loser breaks the eggshell white ball. But ...

Emily to people who knew her growing up in Clayton—centers on the world of competitive table tennis, which is one Zhao knew well. She was coached by the legendary Sheri Xu, whose sons Justen and Alex ...