I know it doesnt seem to fit the trend of this chat, but can we take a moment to appreciate Joo Sae Hyuk?

[olive-nguyen]

Let's just say that in his prime, Joo Sae Hyuk was quite the player, even after the switch 40mm and later to plastic 40+. Not just the superb defence but his crazy opportunate attacks with that forehand and his down the line backhand. This forum would be a place to type down his great games. Contribute if you have any.

Notable ones are:

Joo Sae Hyuk vs Ma Long 2014 Asian Games

Joo Sae Hyuk vs Koki Niwa 2015 Korea Open

Joo Sae Hyuk vs Timo Boll 2011 Men's World Cup quarterfinals.

 

[olive-nguyen]

I dont even play much defensive playstyle at all except chopping occasionally with my backhand long pimps (which i remove today to cut on weight to reduce my elbow pain), but his games are such a joy to watch and the stamina, especially the crazy deuce points in his 2014 vs ma long game was amazing.

 

[Gozo Zyreruna]

JSH is well respected.

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

Joo Sae Hyuk vs. Werner Schlager 2003 World Table Tennis Championship

Amazing player to watch.

 

[Reaper]

Me being a defensive player I appreciate him very much, but i've never understood the lack of counter attacks when the game is close. i remember him only counterattacking when he was way behind the score.

 

[Sunzi]

The Great Wall of Korea! Crazy patience. You need EXTREMELY crazy strategy, tactics, and shots to end him early.

 

[boretennis]

His 2003 Championships match against Ma Lin is an all-time classic, Lin's frustration is so hilarious.

 

[Amayzde]

I wish we'd see more defenders like JSH nowadays. Lots of people hate disrupting rubbers like long pimples and antispin. I think they are great for the diversity of the game.

 

[Loop Lob Smash]

Saw a fairly recent match between JSH and Schlager on YouTube. To watch both players so obviously enjoying it was great.

 

[vvk1]

If you're a fan of JSH, it is inexcusable not to subscribe to the Museum of Joo Sae-hyuk channel on YT.

 

[olive-nguyen]

If you're a fan of JSH, it is inexcusable not to subscribe to the Museum of Joo Sae-hyuk channel on YT.

Done a long time ago

 

[UncleJong]

Let's just say that in his prime, Joo Sae Hyuk was quite the player, even after the switch 40mm and later to plastic 40+. Not just the superb defence but his crazy opportunate attacks with that forehand and his down the line backhand. This forum would be a place to type down his great games. Contribute if you have any.

Notable ones are:

Joo Sae Hyuk vs Ma Long 2014 Asian Games

Joo Sae Hyuk vs Koki Niwa 2015 Korea Open

Joo Sae Hyuk vs Timo Boll 2011 Men's World Cup quarterfinals.

These are definitely the Top 3 for all time!

some from my list:
KREANGA Kalinikos vs JOO SE HYUK 2009
EPIC fight! amazing resilient of Joo in game 6 with 2:3 behind

GIONIS vs JOO Saehyuk 2004 SINGAPORE OPEN
Head-on of both great chopers at their peaks

Joo vs Wang Xi, Champions League
Another comeback of Joo with incredibal resiliency

Joo Se Hyuk – Pázsy Ferenc 2008
Cannon Ferenc vs Cannon Joo (not Joooking, see 23:30)