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ICBC launched another Table Tennis Team China Visa card featuring Ma Long
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On Dec 7, Ma Long and volunteers visited Ai You Foundation - Audi Shanghai Baby's Home, which has provided health care and aids for almost 1600 orphans since 2012.
Ma Long, as Audi Enterprising Pioneer, sent gifts and best wishes to the kids. He said, "I am very touched to see the kids living a happy and healthy life here at Ai You Foundation - Audi Shanghai Baby's Home. Love is boundless. I hope we can keep supporting Baby's Home, helping orphans with medical needs, bringing love and sunshine to their fragile lives. I hope more and more people can make contributions, create a hopeful and bright future for the kids."
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20191210 training in Zhengzhou for Grand Finals
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Ma Long will face Jeoung Youngsik in the first round of men's singles.




On Dec 11, the Grand Finals of CTTA Member League has started. CTTA and ITTF officials as well as Team China players attended the opening ceremony. More than 300 league teams and over 1300 amateur players are attending the Grand Finals of CTTA Member League, in the same venue of 2019 ITTF World Tour Grand Finals.
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On Dec 11 night, red carpet of 2019 ITTF Star Awards, Ma Long in Emporio Armani
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Ma Long received ITTF Star Awads Male Table Tennis Star for the third time! And he gave an award speech in English!
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"Good evening, everyone. First, I want to thank the ITTF for giving me this honour. I’m really happy. I never thought I could win this title again. For the last year I know what I have been through and what I have done. I have fought against my injuries for so long, but I’m feeling much better now. So, here I want to show my appreciation to my team, my family and my fans who have supported and helped me a lot. Although there are many challenges for me right now, I will always have a golden heart. Table tennis means my everything, so I will keep fighting and I will pull out all the stops and never ask for destination." – Ma Long


Interview with ZhiboTV
Q: You mentioned in your award speech that the past year was quite unique. Can you review the past year?
Ma Long: In the past year, I have experienced a lot of things that were never expected in my pro career. But if we look at other sports, many great athletes face such difficulties in their career. So I have been honed.
Q: When you was received Male Table Tennis Star previously, you won 2015 World Championships and 2016 Olympic Games. This year you won World Championships once again. Any preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games?
Ma Long: First of all, better myself. Do my daily routine, technical training, rehabilitation and physical training. This is one essential part for a player. As for tournaments, I have to face and solve various problems on the court. But I need to build a good foundation first. I feel quite lucky to be able to return to the team by the end of the year, and catch up the pace of the team in training and competition. I think it is a good start.




Later he updated his Sina Weibo, "A grateful 2019. In 2020, keep fighting and never ask for destination."
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On Dec 13, Ma Long beat Jeoung Youngsik by 4-2 (8:11, 11:6, 10:12, 11:2, 11:7, 11:3) and proceeded to the quarterfinal of 2019 ITTF World Tour Grand Finals in which he will face Liang Jingkun.
For the fault serve call in the third game which he challenged but didn't succeed, Ma Long said in the post-match interview, "In the first game, the umpire gave me a warning on serve because she thought the ball was hidden by my body or head. In the second game, she called Jeoung Youngsik but I don't think he knew the reason. So in the third game when the upmire called again, I requested a challenge to see what the problem is." "I think TTR check is good for players and umpires, especially to decide edge balls and net balls since the ball speed is fast. It can help make table tennis more objective and fair." He said this is the first time that his high toss serve is regarded fault. "Well, during the match, the umpire rules. We players have to face it and pay attention later on."
For the match, he said, "It is always hard to play with him. I had prepared for a 6 or 7-game match. Right now every victory is not easy for me. I hope I can be more positive on the court."


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Video of Ma Long visiting Ai You Foundation - Audi Shanghai Baby's Home on Dec 7, which has provided health care and aids for almost 1600 orphans since 2012.
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Update of 2019 Ma Long birthday charity. It has been four years since Ma Long started the birthday charity program to donate table tennis and equipment to 10 schools in remote rural area. 10 schools have been chosen and equipment have been received by Dec 11.
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On Dec 14, Ma Long beat Liang Jingkun by 4-3 (9:11, 11:8, 7:11, 11:4, 8:11, 11:9, 11:8) and proceeded to the semifinal of 2019 ITTF World Tour Grand Finals.
During the match, Ma Long was called fault serve twice with two unsuccessful TTR checks. He told the umpire that the camera angle of the review was not as the receiver's. In the post-match interview, he said he was affected by the calls although he told himself to neglect. He will study the standards of the umpires again .
For the match, he said Liang Jingkun is a very strong player. It was a very close game and the one who seized the opportunities won. The comeback of the tough match gave him more confidence on techniques and mindset.


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Later the day he beat Xu Xin by 4-2 (11:7, 16:14, 11:7, 4:11, 4:11, 11:6) and reached the final of ITTF World Tour Grand Finals, for the seventh time! Tomorrow he will meet Fan Zhendong.
In the post-match interview, Ma Long said it was a very tough match and the victory very awarding. The match against Liang Jingkun earlier the day boosted his morale. He hoped he can play well in the final.
 
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On Dec 15, Ma Long lost to Fan Zhendong by 1-4 (6:11, 10:12, 6:11, 11:6, 8:11) in the final of 2019 ITTF World Tour Grand Finals.
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In the post-match interview, Ma Long said it was a pity that he didn't take the second game. "Leading 8:5, 10:8, I didn't make right decision for several points. Then it was a very difficult situation 0-3 down." "I am picking up form gradually. Although I lost the final, I won the previous tough matches and it is an improvement." "Fan Zhendong played very well today. He has kept improving these years. Maybe he is the best player in terms of techniques, however he still needs to win major titles."


In the press conference after ITTF World Tour Grand Finals, Ma Long recapped the final, "First, congratulations to Fan Zhendong to win the title with such an unstoppable form! I think he did better than me to establish a lead from the beginning. I didn't seize the opportunity at 10:8 in the second game. It was not a positive situation 0-3 down although I tried to find some answers. During the tournament, I've improved bit by bit. It was not easy for me to win the previous rounds. I am quite satisfied with the result that I reached the final."Fan Zhendong recapped, "I took the initiative from the start, which was better than before. I carried out plans firmly. I made good preparations before the final, and prepared how I should handle with leading or trailing. I am very happy that I won. However, I am aware that I still need to learn from Ma Long, like how he tried to solve problems on the court."
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When asked to divide 2019 season into several stages and review respectively, Ma Long said, "In the first three months of 2019, I was fighting against injuries and recovering. I wasn't able to attend training. My actual 2019 season was from late Mar to Jul during which I played most of the matches this year. After July, I experienced another recovery stage. Now I return to the team and I am able to keep pace with the team. I return to the court. I think it is a good sign."
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In the press conference, Ma Long also talked about his injury recovery plan, "I discussed with CTTA officials and coaches. I wanted to spend time this year to recover from injuries, to enable me to train and compete at a regular basis next year." CTTA president Liu Guoliang told Table Tennis World Magazine, "I think it is amazing that Ma Long has recovered so well from injuries. He made to the final. It is no surprise to many that he lost to Fan Zhendong. I believe his body will get better and better, as well as the techniques, the mentality and the feelings of match". Let's wish Ma Long a speedy recovery!
In his ITTF Star Award speech, Ma Long said, "I know what I have been through and what I have done." Liu Guoliang said during 2019 Team World Cup, "Outsiders don't understand what he has pulled through. Only a few people witnessed." So we might never know what Ma Long really experienced from those days away from the court. Something we know from news reports and insiders' commentary is that Ma Long had knee surgery since knee fluid aspiration, acupuncture or physical therapy did not really solve his knee problems which were under control before World Championships and broke out again afterwards. The surgery was likely in late Aug and Ma Long started to attend training in late Oct and attend singles events in late Nov. Deng Yaping, when commentating 2019 Men's World Cup, said, "Generally speaking, after surgery, Ma Long should take 3-month rest with no sport activity, then 2-month training and another month to find the form to compete. Ma Long is speeding now." Although the result was not ideal, Ma Long left Men's World Cup without a medal for the first time, Deng Yaping said, "The result of World Cup will not affect much on Olympic Games. Now supporters of Ma Long should wait and Ma Long should take care of his body."
 
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On Dec 16, Team China visited auto factory of their sponsor Dongfeng Fengshen in Wuhan.
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Ma Long in Esquire Magazine Dec Issue as Man of the Year 2019
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Times are behind every breath-holding moment to spin the serve. Times are behind every heartbeat for pivot attack. When Ma Long is more than Ma Long, he can become Full Grand Slam winner. Always keep in mind the initial goal, this attitude of Chinese National Team makes the killing shot. This era is ever-changing like a table tennis match. I am ready to play at any time. Beat time and beat myself. Welcome to the era of Ma Long.
 
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Esquire Magazine shooting
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On Dec 18, Team China left Beijing for Haikou for a winter training camp.
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The scar from surgery on Ma Long's left knee is still scary.
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The 10-day winter training camp was said to include warm-up matches for the upcoming Marvelous 12 Trial. Team China is scheduled to leave Haikou for Shenzhen on Dec 29. Although Marvelous 12 Trial will start on Jan 1, the final list of players for singles and mixed doubles, the competition format and schedule, and the numbers of tickets to 2020 WTTTC are not yet released.
 
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Ma Long will play men's singles and mixed doubles pairing with Ding Ning at Marvelous 12 Trial for 2020 Busan World Team Table Tennis Championships, Jan 1-4 in Shenzhen.


Players for men's singles (12) are Ma Long, Xu Xin, Fan Zhendong, Lin Gaoyuan, Liang Jingkun, Zhao Zihao, Xue Fei, Zhou Qihao, Zhou Kai, Xu Chenhao, Ma Te, Zhang Yudong
Players for women's singles (12) are Ding Ning, Liu Shiwen, Chen Meng, Wang Manyu, Sun Yingsha, Zhu Yuling, Chen Xingtong, Wang Yidi, He Zhuojia, Gu Yuting, Liu Fei, Zhang Rui
Players for mixed doubles (6 pairs) are Xu Xin / Liu Shiwen, Ma Long / Ding Ning, Fan Zhendong / Gu Yuting, Lin Gaoyuan / Wang Manyu, Liang Jingkun / Chen Meng, Yu Ziyang / Sun Yingsha


The mixed doubles will be played on Day 1. Stage I is knockout (best-of-7) and 3 pairs will be eliminated after one round. Stage II will start with round robin (best-of-5) and the winner has to beat the other two pairs. If no pair wins two matches, additional 1-game (11-point) matches will be played starting from 0:0, 5:5, 8:8 or 10:10 until a pair wins twice.


The men's singles will be played on Day 2-4 with a similar format. Stage I is knockout (best-of-7). 6 players will be eliminated after the first round (Day 2) and 3 more will be eliminated after the second round (Day 3, a new draw will be made for second round). Stage II will start with round robin (best-of-7) on Day 4. The winner of the remaining 3 players has to beat the other two. If no one wins two matches, additional 1-game (11-point) matches will be played from 0:0, 5:5, 8:8 or 10:10 until a player wins twice. The winner will awarded a ticket to 2020 Busan World Team Table Tennis Championships.


Ma Long has not played mixed doubles since 2016 China National Championships when he paired with Ding Ning and won silver medal.
 
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I think one of the Ma Long powerful skill i shis loop. I am trying to learn his style. any recomendation?
 
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Haikou training
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Shenzhen Training
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Happy New Year
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Backstage of Marvelous 12 studio shooting
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Ma Long's Marvelous 12 Trial resultsMixed doubles (Jan 1)
First stage: Ma Long / Ding Ning 4-0 Lin Gaoyuan / Wang Manyu (11:7, 11:6, 11:8, 11:7)


Second stage:
Ma Long / Ding Ning 1-3 Fan Zhendong / Gu Yuting (12:14, 7:11, 11:5, 5:11)
Fan Zhendong / Gu Yuting 1-3 Xu Xin / Sun Yingsha (8:11, 8:11, 11:6, 9:11)
Ma Long / Ding Ning 0-3 Xu Xin / Sun Yingsha (9:11, 8:11, 8:11)
Xu Xin / Sun Yingsha claimed the title after two wins.


Men's singles
First stage first round (Jan 2)
Ma Long 4-3 Xue Fei (12:10, 13:15, 7:11, 11:3, 5:11, 11:9, 11:8)
In the post-match interview, Ma Long said both players performed at high level. The match was intense and he was trailing during the course. He was prepared for a 7-game match. He made more variations on serve in the deciding game and kept the momentum from the sixth. "Now I feel every match is not easy, now matter against young players or core players. I have to go all out to win." First stage second round (Jan 3)
Ma Long 3-4 Zhou Qihao (7:11, 11:7, 11:7, 8:11, 9:11, 11:2, 6:11)
In the post-match interview, Ma Long said, "My performance today was normal. I didn't seize the opportunity leading 6-3 in the fifth game. In the beginning of the seventh, I made several unforced errors, trailing 1-5 was a hard situation." "During the trial, I feel my form is getting better and better. The levels among Team China players are very close. No matter who I play with, it takes six or more games. I have to get adapted." "(Since World Cup) I am picking up my techniques and the feelings of the match. There is still room for adjustments, especially during the match." "My health condition is OK now."
 
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Ma Long appears on the cover of Jan 2020 issue of Table Tennis World Magazine, as the Character of the Year 2019.
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Does anyone know what kind of surgery left a scar like this? A knee replacement? There are two more smaller scars on the side from arthroscopy.
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Ma Long appears on the cover of Jan 2020 issue of Table Tennis World Magazine, as the Character of the Year 2019.
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Does anyone know what kind of surgery left a scar like this? A knee replacement? There are two more smaller scars on the side from arthroscopy.
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Seriously hope his recovering well from it, or else might not be in Tokyo 2020 team
 
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Jan 10 is Liu Guoliang's birthday. As usual, Ma Long sent his best wishes. Liu Guoliang posted on Sina Weibo, "My world is simple (family and table tennis). My birthday wish is known to all (China wins gold)." Ma Long reposted, "Happy birthday to President. May your wish come true."




On Jan 13, Team China players, coaches as well as staff started military training in suburb of Beijing.
Ma Long shares the dorm with Yan An, Fang Bo and Zhou Yu.
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On Jan 18, Ma Long updated his Sina Weibo to review the military training. "This is my first time being a flag raiser. The weather has been very cold and the training very intense. However, we are not afraid as we are determined. 2020, let's go with such determination." He reposted the video from Liu Guoliang, who said, “144 people attended this military training, including all Team China players, coaches, fitness coaches, physical therapists, team doctors and CTTA staff. The youngest is 15 years old and the eldest 57. We get through the hardest of the hard. That's why we are the champion of the champions.”
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Nice marches!, love the unity and purpose, but can't take Ma Lin serious lol
 
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Back to training! Note that SAN-EI Olympic tables are in use.


On Jan 20, CTTA announced line-up for 2020 World Team Table Tennis Championships in Busan.
Men's team: Ma Long, Xu Xin, Fan Zhendong, Liang Jingkun, Wang Chuqin
Women's team: Liu Shiwen, Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha, Ding Ning, Zhu Yuling
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Q: How do you think of the line-up of World Team Table Tennis Championships?
Ma Long: I think it is based on coaching team's thorough evaluation and assessment. I am very happy and very honored to be selected again. I hope to make my contribution to the team in the tournament.
Q: How will you prepare for the tournament?
Ma Long: So far, my recovery is pretty good. It is a good sign. Next, I have to work on catching up the intensity of training in preparation for the Olympic Games.
Q: What difficulties will Team China face during the team event?
Ma Long: On men's side, more and more young (foreign) players are growing up. It is the development of the new era. They have strong techniques and tactics and strong desire to win during the match. They bring challenges to us. We also have good young players. The upcoming tournament is a good test. We hope to show our spirits.
Q: You have won 24 world champion titles. If Team China won at Busan, you would have won 25 world champion titles, the most in table tennis history. Will it make this tournament special to you?
Ma Long: I don't think much of such record. Before my retirement, I want to put my focus onto the matches as if I were fighting for my first world champion title. Let my fans keep track of the record.


Team China will leave for German Open the day after Chinese New Year. Then they will go to Hainan for a 1-month closed training and a 1-week training camp in Busan.
 
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