Can Michael Maze still reach the top 15 ?

[mrrybnik]

I know some people are not really a fan of him, but do you consider Michael Maze to be inside the Top 15 again or even Top 10? A lot of time has passed from his return and i'm wondering If he's still able to compete with the best players and be on Top.

What do you think?

Photo by: Michael Maze Website

 

[Dan]

Nice question! I'm sure he can, as his style is so unique. His injuries have definitely not helped his career, I wonder if he will play this years WTTC?

 

[maze71]

He is still ranked 18 I think so definitely can get in top 15 and can be top 10, remember even with little play and injuries he was a whisker from beating Ovtcharov in Olympics QF last year, if he can recover from his injury problems he can have a few more good years. It is unfortunate he had so many injuries recently, especially after he won the Euros in 2009 his form was superb at that point

 

[labadlabad.jesse]

I'm just wondering what sets apart Michael Maze's style from the rest, what's different w/ his game???

 

[abhay]

I'm just wondering what sets apart Michael Maze's style from the rest, what's different w/ his game???

He never gives up! Even after loosing 3 straight sets , he will never get cornered and continues to fight. His deceptive reverse pendulum serve, strong forehand looping , confident defensive play away from the table, his killer backhand sidespin makes him a lethal player!

 

[Sali]

I would say he cannot compete with top players. Main problem is his head, he is very nervous. Sometimes it seems he fights more with himself then the oponent. The other thing is his game is not consistent - after nice ball he makes a lot of stupid mistakes. You must consider the other players who are ranked lower then him, they keep pushing. So in my opinion he will rather drop down.

 

[UsakoKirei]

there was an interview about him on youtube. he talks about his training, advices, even about 2005 against hao shuai. he will not give up.

 

[JesperStef]

Actually, Maze has recently gone through two hip surgeries as he has been struggling with pains.

The doctors' latest forecasts were not so great: There's not more they can do now, so he just have to wait and see... :-(

No matter what, he's not scheduled to start training at the table again for another six months.

 

[TableTennisDaily]

Actually, Maze has recently gone through two hip surgeries as he has been struggling with pains.

The doctors' latest forecasts were not so great: There's not more they can do now, so he just have to wait and see... :-(

No matter what, he's not scheduled to start training at the table again for another six months.

So we won't be seeing him in Paris Jesper?

 

[Vega]

So we won't be seeing him in Paris Jesper?

No, he won't take part in Paris. As you can see in the official entrie list Denmark only registered Groth, Sternberg, Hindersson and Rassmussen as male players...
http://www.ittf.com/ittf_tournaments/ittf_entries_wttc_web.asp?Gender=M&Tour_ID=2190&

 

[thepongcast]

He's shown the skill and physical ability. But the problem is way too many injuries, and it seems like some have left a permanent effect. I don't think he can reach his peak again, but I hope I'm wrong. If he can he's definitely top 15.

 

[TableTennisDaily]

No, he won't take part in Paris. As you can see in the official entrie list Denmark only registered Groth, Sternberg, Hindersson and Rassmussen as male players...
http://www.ittf.com/ittf_tournaments/ittf_entries_wttc_web.asp?Gender=M&Tour_ID=2190&

Thanks for this Vega It is a shame, he bought a lot of character to the table tennis game. I wish him well in his recovery and hope to see him soon.

 

[WiWa]

No, he won't take part in Paris. As you can see in the official entrie list Denmark only registered Groth, Sternberg, Hindersson and Rassmussen as male players...
http://www.ittf.com/ittf_tournaments/ittf_entries_wttc_web.asp?Gender=M&Tour_ID=2190&

Schlagi will play? Has he played anything since 2012 Olympics? Has he even practised?

 

[Dan]

Schlagi will play? Has he played anything since 2012 Olympics? Has he even practised?

I don't think he has. What a class act Schlager is

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[Sali]

I have read somewhere that Schlager is training a lot for the Paris. He treats it as a last championships for him and he wants to be in best shape.

 

[Vega]

There's a long Interview with Schlager in the current issue of the german tabletennis magazine It's about the WSA and about TT in general and of course himself.. And he prepares well for Paris, so we'll see what he can do But of course it's not enough to to be a real threat to the top players, that's what he says himself..