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On May 6, Ma Long led Team China to beat Team Germany by 3-0 in the final of 2018 WTTTC. This is the 21st time for Team China to lift the Swaythling Cup and an unprecedented 7th time for Ma Long. Ma Long also wins his 21st world champion title. Only Wang Nan has won more world champion titles (24) than him.
In the first set, Ma Long beat Timo Boll by 3-0 (11:4, 11:8, 11:3). In the second set, Fan Zhendong swept Ruwen Filus by 3-0 (11:4, 11:5, 11:4). In the third set, Xu Xin overcame Patrick Franziska by 3-1 (9:11, 12:10, 11:7, 11:5).
In the post-match interview and press conference, Ma Long was satisfied with his performance. "I always think Timo Boll and I are on par. I watched his matches yesterday and his form was great. Today I played more proactively. Timo Boll's style is very similar to mine. When I played with him, I feel like playing with another self. I feel lucky that I took initiative in the beginning of the match and gave him great pressure when I caught up from 4:7 in the second game." "It is hard to find special techniques and tactics against Timo Boll. I have to excel in the basics and foundations and cannot just wait for his unforced errors."
Reviewing the whole tournament, he said, "I think this is the most nervous WTTTC for me. Like soldiers, the more battles you have experienced, the more you are worried about. I felt tense and Xu Xin, who is my roommate this time, also sensed that." "For this tournament, I tried to tell myself not to think about the record of consecutive 3-0 wins that people discussed about. Sometimes I had the feeling to drop one game when I was behind and get fully settled. I did not play well in the quarterfinal but I am glad I won at last. It reminded me of getting rid of the pressure and avoiding problems in the semifinal and final."
"I thought about the (cradle) celebration gesture before and I felt like doing it in such a big moment after I won." The celebration video went viral on the internet. He said, "I did not expect that. Don't follow me."
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"I am glad to win WTTTC again. It is not only my efforts but also the whole team including the players on the bench. 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games is not too far and not too near from now. I need to make a plan to win the ticket for 2020."
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When Adam Bobrow asked, he is said to be the best table tennis player in the world, does he think so? If not, who is?
Ma Long smiled and answered, "Whoever stands across the table against me is the SECOND best on the planet earth."
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Coach Liu Guozheng thought Ma Long performed exceptionally well and opened up the situation as Team China did not expect the fixture of Team Germany before the match. Ma Long played an indispensable role as the captain, the backbone and the leader of the team. When there were difficulties, he always stood out and fought the first. He is a really great player.
During the commentary, Coach Liu Guoliang mentioned that Ma Long has the best counter-loop, so did Kong Linghui. He joked that Ma Long and Kong Linghui might forget their last name but never forget counter-loop.
Fans holding banners
Ma Long sent his jersey and flower bouquet to the lucky boy who rooted for him at 2017 men's World Cup as well
Successfuly Team Beijing
In the first set, Ma Long beat Timo Boll by 3-0 (11:4, 11:8, 11:3). In the second set, Fan Zhendong swept Ruwen Filus by 3-0 (11:4, 11:5, 11:4). In the third set, Xu Xin overcame Patrick Franziska by 3-1 (9:11, 12:10, 11:7, 11:5).
In the post-match interview and press conference, Ma Long was satisfied with his performance. "I always think Timo Boll and I are on par. I watched his matches yesterday and his form was great. Today I played more proactively. Timo Boll's style is very similar to mine. When I played with him, I feel like playing with another self. I feel lucky that I took initiative in the beginning of the match and gave him great pressure when I caught up from 4:7 in the second game." "It is hard to find special techniques and tactics against Timo Boll. I have to excel in the basics and foundations and cannot just wait for his unforced errors."
Reviewing the whole tournament, he said, "I think this is the most nervous WTTTC for me. Like soldiers, the more battles you have experienced, the more you are worried about. I felt tense and Xu Xin, who is my roommate this time, also sensed that." "For this tournament, I tried to tell myself not to think about the record of consecutive 3-0 wins that people discussed about. Sometimes I had the feeling to drop one game when I was behind and get fully settled. I did not play well in the quarterfinal but I am glad I won at last. It reminded me of getting rid of the pressure and avoiding problems in the semifinal and final."
"I thought about the (cradle) celebration gesture before and I felt like doing it in such a big moment after I won." The celebration video went viral on the internet. He said, "I did not expect that. Don't follow me."
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"I am glad to win WTTTC again. It is not only my efforts but also the whole team including the players on the bench. 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games is not too far and not too near from now. I need to make a plan to win the ticket for 2020."
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When Adam Bobrow asked, he is said to be the best table tennis player in the world, does he think so? If not, who is?
Ma Long smiled and answered, "Whoever stands across the table against me is the SECOND best on the planet earth."
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Coach Liu Guozheng thought Ma Long performed exceptionally well and opened up the situation as Team China did not expect the fixture of Team Germany before the match. Ma Long played an indispensable role as the captain, the backbone and the leader of the team. When there were difficulties, he always stood out and fought the first. He is a really great player.
During the commentary, Coach Liu Guoliang mentioned that Ma Long has the best counter-loop, so did Kong Linghui. He joked that Ma Long and Kong Linghui might forget their last name but never forget counter-loop.
Fans holding banners
Ma Long sent his jersey and flower bouquet to the lucky boy who rooted for him at 2017 men's World Cup as well
Successfuly Team Beijing
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