Poland rallies from a set down to beat the United States 3-2 in a dramatic final, winning their third VNL title.
The United States rallies from two sets down to beat unbeaten Japan 3-2, reaching the VNL final against Poland on Sunday.
Slovenia meets Poland and Japan faces the USA in Saturday's VNL semifinals, both rematches of tight five-set battles from earlier this year.
The United States sweeps world champions Italy 3-0, led by Jake Hanes' six aces, to reach the VNL semifinal against Japan.
Eight teams begin the men's VNL Finals in Ningbo, China, on Wednesday, with Slovenia, Turkiye, Japan, China, Italy, USA, Poland, and Ukraine in action.
