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That was the most intense game I've ever witnessed, CONGRATS MA LONG.

FZD is such a boss, way too good.

Why do you think he's injury faking? Genuinely curious. “My opponent was very aggressive while I was a bit slow and my mental game was not very good. It was hard to find a loophole. If I won the fifth round I would have had a chance, but I was rather passive in this match. My preparation was...

People may think his choing is disrespectful - fair enough. I don't think disrespectful is the right word for it. But otherwise he seems respectful and very mature for his age. I hope he calms down a bit in the future and continues to deliver even more amazing table tennis!

So happy Niwa won, one of my favourite players.. his attitude, the way he plays, such a likable and enjoyable player to watch. Great close game.

Ma Long seems to be in the zone, amazing performance 10-1 in game 3 and 5-0 up in the 4th.

I did indeed. And again, I never said that it should be ignored and I haven't ignored it, quite the opposite actually. It would be a lot more impressive if he didn't cho, sadly no one is perfect. Sadly, choing isn't banned which has allowed for this annoying "strategy" or whatever you want to...

I think it annoys many people, me included if I let it get to me. I don't know how many times I have to say it or what I have to do to get you to understand that I don't find the choing okay. This is about understanding what is in and out of your control. If you know what you're up against you...

No and I never thought that or said that.

Pistej got called on his serve and got upset and then told Harimoto to be quiet (according to the commentators).

Ok. So, let me say it again. His behaviour is annoying and should NOT be condoned. It would definitely be good if he stopped. I'm not "explaining it away". But some people are getting so upset about it that I feel it's important to understand that he's a kid and does not mean to be...

Apologetics? No, it's seeing things for what they are. If you read my posts you ought to realize I'm not justifying his behaviour. Just showing to you that there are plenty of other things that he does which people regard as respectful. And his skill can be appreciated despite this, especially...

It is annoying, as I've already said but I would argue that he doesn't intend to be disrespectful and that you are reading this into his behaviour. As far as I'm aware multiple top players, coaches and a Japanese woman I play with find him very respectful. There's a game he plays where his...

But there are plenty of adults that do scream like that and that's horrible too - and no I'm not asking you to look past it. I never said that. His skill can be respected without condoning his screaming, which is what I'm saying.

Yes it is off putting I agree, and I don't like it or approve of it at all! I am the complete opposite personally and try to adopt Niwas strategy. But if you're a pro player or want to be a pro player and you're losing because of his choing, then that's something you'll have to adapt to as long...

It's amazing that just a 13 year old can reach this level. In what other sport could we see a 13 year old beat the nr 4 in the world or a similar accomplishment? Snooker maybe? Absolutely amazing. I find it strange that so many people dislike him just for his choing and can't seem to see past that.

Men's singles: Ma Long Women's singles: Liu Shiwen

I know there's a lot of emphasis on deception but I personally think loading the ball with spin is more important (if you can then deal with the spin of the return etc). Up to a certain level, even if they know what spin is on the ball, it's sometimes so heavy that they can't deal with it (which...

It's gonna be a difficult decision. Been particularly looking at innerforce alc at the moment. And yes I'm using 05 on FH and andro hexer which I got from NL at christmas on BH. I will be changing it to T80 in the future though as I'm finding it a bit slow, similar to the barracuda. I spin...

Excellent reply, thank you NL! What you say makes perfect sense. In terms of looping I'm pretty sure mostly any carbon blade will be okay for me. I'm not particularly looking to change for more power as I get good power and spin even away from the table with the acoustic (plus it forces me to...