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All of Liu Shiwen World-Champion Titles

All of Liu Shiwen World-Champion Titles

Player Profiles 2026-06-27 361

Techniques for the Backhand Banana Flick in Table Tennis

Classic Showdown

Techniques for the Backhand Banana Flick in Table Tennis

Technical Breakdowns 2026-06-27 523

Zhang Jike Competitive Career: A Legendary Journey Marked by the Fastest Grand Slam and Dominance

Zhang Jike Competitive Career: A Legendary Journey Marked by the Fastest Grand Slam and Dominance

Player Profiles 2026-06-27 595

Playing Technical Characteristics of Xu Xin

Playing Technical Characteristics of Xu Xin

2026-04-20

The Tactical Revolution of Zhang Jike: How His Playing Style Transformed Table Tennis

The Tactical Revolution of Zhang Jike: How His Playing Style Transformed Table Tennis

2026-04-22

Ma Long: The Hexagonal Warrior of Table Tennis, a Legendary Double Grand Slam Champion

Ma Long: The Hexagonal Warrior of Table Tennis, a Legendary Double Grand Slam Champion

2026-04-30

Xu Xin: The "Magician of the Table" and "King of Doubles" in Table Tennis

Xu Xin: The "Magician of the Table" and "King of Doubles" in Table Tennis

2026-05-08

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Ma Lin: The Artisan of Table Tennis Precision

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Ma Lin: The Artisan of Table Tennis Precision

Player Profiles 2026-09-20 3

Ma Lin is the ultimate master of traditional penhold table tennis, blending push-block precision with selective reverse penhold backhand. His unmatched first-three-stroke control, deceptive serves, explosive forehand, and tactical genius made him the "Mr. World Cup" with four titles and 2008 Olympic gold. Unlike Wang Hao's pure RPB system, Ma Lin's hybrid approach preserved traditional penhold strengths while adding modern offensive versatility, cementing his status as one of the sport's greatest artisans....

Harimoto Tomokazu Resume

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Harimoto Tomokazu Resume

Player Profiles 2026-09-18 7

Harimoto Tomokazu, elite Japanese table tennis star and two-wing topspin attacker, famous for ultra-fast close-table tempo and explosive backhand, Olympic medalist and record-breaking youngest ITTF champion....

#Harimoto Miwa(2)#Harimoto Tomokazu(1)

Harimoto Miwa Official Resume

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Harimoto Miwa Official Resume

Player Profiles 2026-09-15 27

Harimoto Miwa ITTF player profile, rising Japanese table tennis star, two-wing topspin attacker, Paris Olympic silver medalist, four-time All-Japan champion....

#Harimoto Miwa(2)

Wang Chuqin Resume

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Wang Chuqin Resume

Player Profiles 2026-09-13 28

Wang Chuqin, male, born on 11 May 2000 in Jilin City, Jilin Province, is a Master of Sports of International Class, Chinese men’s table tennis player, Captain of the Chinese National Men’s Table Tennis Team, and Member of the Communist Party of China (CPC). He plays for the Chinese National Men’s Table Tennis Team and Shandong Weiqiao Table Tennis Club....

#Wang Chuqin(1)

Wang Hao:The pioneer of the penhold reverse-backhand technique

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Wang Hao:The pioneer of the penhold reverse-backhand technique

Player Profiles 2026-09-11 21

Wang Hao (Chinese: 王皓) is a retired Chinese table tennis player and current head coach of the Chinese national men's table tennis team. Born on December 1, 1983, in Changchun, Jilin Province, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in table tennis history, particularly renowned for his revolutionary backhand technique and remarkable consistency at the highest level. 🏓 Career Overview Wang Hao began his table tennis journey at age 7 under his father's influence. He joined the Bayi (August 1st) Team in 1996, progressed to the Chinese national ......

Complete List of Wang Hao 18 World Championship Titles (Sorted by Year)

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Complete List of Wang Hao 18 World Championship Titles (Sorted by Year)

Table Tennis Wiki 2026-09-09 24

Wang Hao earned a total of 18 world championship titles throughout his career. He ties Ma Lin and Deng Yaping for 3rd place in Chinese table‑tennis history, trailing only Zhang Yining (19 titles) and Wang Nan (24 titles). YearTournamentEventVenueNotes2004World Table Tennis ChampionshipsMen’s TeamDohaFirst world championship title2005World Table Tennis ChampionshipsMen’s Doubles (with Kong Linghui)ShanghaiPartnered with Kong Linghui2006World Table Tennis ChampionshipsMen’s TeamBremenKey member of the team2007ITTF World CupMen’s SinglesBarcelonaFirst singl......

Reverse Penhold Backhand (RPB)

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Reverse Penhold Backhand (RPB)

Table Tennis Wiki 2026-09-07 34

Discover the Reverse Penhold Backhand (RPB), a revolutionary technique for penhold‑grip players in table tennis. Trace its origins and early pioneers, its development by Liu Guoliang and Ma Lin, its perfection by Wang Hao, as well as modern stars like Dang Qiu and Felix Lebrun, plus emerging Chinese penhold talents....

#Reverse Penhold Backhand(2)#RPB(1)#Wang Hao(5)

Career Highlights of Wang Hao and Ma Lin

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Career Highlights of Wang Hao and Ma Lin

Player Profiles 2026-09-05 31

Both players accumulated 18+ world championships and fell one major singles title short of the Grand Slam—Ma Lin lacked the World Championships, while Wang Hao lacked the Olympic singles gold....

#Ma Lin(3)#Wang Hao(5)

Ma Lin vs Wang Hao – Key Technical & Tactical Comparison

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Ma Lin vs Wang Hao – Key Technical & Tactical Comparison

Technical Breakdowns 2026-09-02 39

Ma Lin adopted a hybrid backhand system relying mainly on pen‑hold push‑block and using RPB only for surprise attacks. With a side‑on stance and quick footwork, he specialized in tricky serves and first‑three‑ball tactics to end points fast, yet lacked strength in long mid‑far‑table rallies. By comparison, Wang Hao discarded push‑block entirely for full RPB offense. His low, nearly‑parallel stance supported powerful all‑table backhand strikes. Boasting outstanding counter‑looping skills, he matched top shake‑hand players in extended rallies. Ma Lin represented peak traditional pen‑hold play, while Wang Hao was RPB’s revolutionary pioneer....

#Ma Lin(3)#Reverse Penhold Backhand(2)#Wang Hao(5)

How Fan Zhendong Backhand‑Flick Shapes His Complete Playing‑Style

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How Fan Zhendong Backhand‑Flick Shapes His Complete Playing‑Style

Technical Breakdowns 2026-08-30 25

Fan Zhendong is famous for his aggressive, compact, heavy‑weight backhand‑dominated system. His in‑table backhand flick is not merely a short‑ball return skill, but the opening cornerstone of his whole tactical framework. Its functions can be broken down into multiple layers....

#Backhand Flick(5)#Fan Zhendong(8)

Concrete Match Examples of Fan Zhendong Backhand Flick (Banana/Chiquita Flick)

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Concrete Match Examples of Fan Zhendong Backhand Flick (Banana/Chiquita Flick)

Technical Breakdowns 2026-08-28 33

By analyzing six iconic match cases of Fan Zhendong against top-tier players such as Tomokazu Harimoto and Ma Long, this study provides an in-depth analysis of the technical essence of his backhand flick (banana shot), focusing on extreme wrist power generation, body coordination, tactical deception, and performance under high pressure. It also offers guidance on how to find relevant match footage for further review....

#Backhand Flick(5)#Fan Zhendong(8)

Fan Zhendong Backhand Flick: Key Differences from Other Players

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Fan Zhendong Backhand Flick: Key Differences from Other Players

Technical Breakdowns 2026-08-26 34

Fan Zhendong's backhand flick (banana flip) stands out in world table tennis due to its unrivaled combination of power, consistency, and tactical integration. Below is a structured breakdown of its unique characteristics compared to other elite players....

#Backhand Flick(5)#Fan Zhendong(8)

Zhang Jike vs Fan Zhendong: Performance Record Comparison

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Zhang Jike vs Fan Zhendong: Performance Record Comparison

Technical Breakdowns 2026-08-23 39

Fan Zhendong has a more comprehensive and longer-lasting performance record with more titles, longer world No.1 tenure, and a Super Grand Slam. Zhang Jike has higher efficiency (fastest Grand Slam in 445 days, 55.6% major singles winning rate) but a shorter peak career (2011-2016)....

#Fan Zhendong(8)#Zhang Jike(9)

Evolution of Styles: Zhang Jike vs Fan Zhendong

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Evolution of Styles: Zhang Jike vs Fan Zhendong

Technical Breakdowns 2026-08-19 29

Zhang Jike evolved from a defensive counter-puncher to an explosive spin-based attacker optimized for the celluloid era; Fan Zhendong transformed from a raw forehand powerhouse to a balanced plastic-ball dominator with two-winged stability and heavy impact-spin fusion....

#Fan Zhendong(8)#Zhang Jike(9)

5‑Point Cheat‑Sheet: Zhang Jike vs Fan Zhendong

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5‑Point Cheat‑Sheet: Zhang Jike vs Fan Zhendong

Technical Breakdowns 2026-08-16 34

Zhang Jike is described as an "Explosive Spin Artisan" (the peak of the Celluloid‑Ball Era), known for his iconic Overlord Flick and short-stroke snap power. In contrast, Fan Zhendong is a "Modern Power Machine" (the king of the 40+ Plastic‑Ball Era), characterized by balanced two‑winged assault, heavy impact‑spin fusion, and all‑court stability....

#Explosive backhand flick(1)#Fan Zhendong(8)#Overlord Flick(1)#Zhang Jike(9)

Specific Technical Differences Between Liu Shiwen and Chen Meng

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Specific Technical Differences Between Liu Shiwen and Chen Meng

Technical Breakdowns 2026-08-13 38

Liu Shiwen, the "Speed Queen," is known for her close-table play, ultra-fast wrist flicks, compact strokes, rhythm dominance, and "quick & connected" rallies. Chen Meng, the "All-Court Powerhouse," features rock-solid stability, heavy spin generation, strong mid-far table capability, and "steady & crushing" game control....

#Chen Meng(1)#Liu Shiwen(10)

Comparison of Backhand Flicks: Fan Zhendong vs. Ma Long

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Comparison of Backhand Flicks: Fan Zhendong vs. Ma Long

Technical Breakdowns 2026-08-10 40

Fan Zhendong and Ma Long represent two distinct but equally masterful schools of the "Chiquita Flick" (backhand flick) in modern table tennis. Simply put, Fan Zhendong is the epitome of "violent aesthetics," while Ma Long is the master of "control and variation."...

#Backhand Flick(5)#Fan Zhendong(8)#Ma Long(2)

Fan Zhendong’s Backhand Flick vs Other Elite Players’ Techniques

Technical Breakdowns 2026-08-07 43

Fan Zhendong's backhand flick (banana/chiquita flick) represents the modern plastic-ball era's gold standard for short-service returns, standing out through its unique blend of power, stability, disguise, and multi-functional application. Below is a structured comparison with other top players’ backhand techniques, organized by technical dimensions and head-to-head player contrasts....

#Backhand Flick(5)#Fan Zhendong(8)

Specific Technical Differences Between Liu Shiwen and Ding Ning

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Specific Technical Differences Between Liu Shiwen and Ding Ning

Technical Breakdowns 2026-08-04 38

Liu Shiwen and Ding Ning represent two distinctly different table‑tennis playing styles. Liu Shiwen plays primarily close‑to‑the‑table, rarely stepping back and taking the ball on the rise. Ding Ning initiates rallies from the mid‑close table, excelling at counter‑looping exchanges from mid‑to‑far table with strong capability to play further back from the table....

#Ding Ning(3)#Liu Shiwen(10)

Classic Showdowns: Liu Shiwen, Ding Ning, Zhu Yuling, and Sun Yingsha

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Classic Showdowns: Liu Shiwen, Ding Ning, Zhu Yuling, and Sun Yingsha

Technical Breakdowns 2026-08-01 33

Every well‑known contest between Liu Shiwen, Ding Ning, Zhu Yuling and Sun Yingsha reflects their distinct playing styles of speed, spin‑power, patient counter‑attack and all‑round aggressive strength. Below are their landmark finals and semi‑finals together with style‑based match analysis....

#Ding Ning(3)#Liu Shiwen(10)#Sun Yingsha(3)#Zhu Yuling(2)

Specific Technical Differences Between Liu Shiwen and Sun Yingsha

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Specific Technical Differences Between Liu Shiwen and Sun Yingsha

Technical Breakdowns 2026-07-29 36

Liu Shiwen, a master of close‑table speed and rhythm control, ultra‑fast backhand flicks, compact strokes, "quick‑and‑connected" rallies; Sun Yingsha, a powerful all‑court attacker, explosive forehand, heavy spin, aggressive transitions, "power‑and‑precision" game....

#Liu Shiwen(10)#Sun Yingsha(3)

Liu Shiwen vs Modern Greats: Technical Comparison with Ding Ning, Zhu Yuling & Sun Yingsha

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Liu Shiwen vs Modern Greats: Technical Comparison with Ding Ning, Zhu Yuling & Sun Yingsha

Technical Breakdowns 2026-07-25 36

Building on the technical profile of Liu Shiwen, this section presents a comprehensive comparison with three other iconic Chinese table tennis legends—Ding Ning, Zhu Yuling, and Sun Yingsha—who together defined the modern era of women's table tennis. Each player represents a distinct evolutionary stage in the sport, showcasing contrasting approaches to speed, power, control, and tactical intelligence....

#Ding Ning(3)#Liu Shiwen(10)#Sun Yingsha(3)#Zhu Yuling(2)

Liu Shiwen’s Technical Characteristics: The Art of Speed and Precision

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Liu Shiwen’s Technical Characteristics: The Art of Speed and Precision

Technical Breakdowns 2026-07-22 41

Liu Shiwen is one of China’s top table‑tennis legends, with a record five ITTF Women’s World Cup singles titles. Standing 1.60 m tall, she reshaped women’s table tennis with her fast, compact near‑table attacking style and earned the nickname “Little Deng Yaping”....

#Liu Shiwen(10)

Liu Shiwen First World Championship Title (2009 ITTF Women’s World Cup)

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Liu Shiwen First World Championship Title (2009 ITTF Women’s World Cup)

Player Profiles 2026-07-19 41

Liu Shiwen secured her first world championship title on October 12, 2009, at the ITTF Women's World Cup held in Guangzhou, China. At just 18 years old, the teenage prodigy defeated her compatriot and senior teammate Guo Yue in a thrilling seven-game final with a score of 4-3....

#Liu Shiwen(10)

All of Liu Shiwen World‑Champion Titles (Classified by three top‑tier tournaments)

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All of Liu Shiwen World‑Champion Titles (Classified by three top‑tier tournaments)

Player Profiles 2026-07-15 49

Liu Shiwen has obtained a total of 20 world‑champion titles throughout her professional career. The championships are sorted into the Olympic Games, World Table‑Tennis Championships and ITTF World Cup below....

#Liu Shiwen(10)

What are Liu Shiwen classic matches?

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What are Liu Shiwen classic matches?

Player Profiles 2026-07-11 43

Liu Shiwen has been involved in some of the most thrilling and technically brilliant matches in women's table tennis history. Her matches are often defined by her incredible speed, relentless forehand pressure, and emotional resilience. Here are her most classic and iconic matches , categorized by their significance....

#Liu Shiwen(10)

Liu Shiwen: A Legendary Chinese Table Tennis Star and Her Achievements

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Liu Shiwen: A Legendary Chinese Table Tennis Star and Her Achievements

Player Profiles 2026-07-07 57

Liu Shiwen is an outstanding legendary Chinese table‑tennis player boasting plentiful top‑tier tournament achievements and many well‑known classic contests in her career....

#Liu Shiwen(10)

Introduction to the Backhand Banana Flick (Chiquita)

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Introduction to the Backhand Banana Flick (Chiquita)

Table Tennis Wiki 2026-07-03 62

The backhand banana flick (also‑named the Chiquita) is an advanced in‑table technique pioneered by Czech star Petr Korbel in the early 1990s. It takes its name from its heavily sidespun flight path which curves like a banana after ball contact. This technique has thoroughly ended the passive predicament for shake‑hand‑grip players when handling short back‑spin inside‑table serves, and become one of the key weapons in modern‑day table‑tennis return‑of‑serve systems....

#Backhand Banana Flick(2)#Chiquita(1)

Techniques for the Backhand Banana Flick in Table Tennis

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Techniques for the Backhand Banana Flick in Table Tennis

Technical Breakdowns 2026-06-30 51

This technique is a modern, advanced shot used primarily to attack short, backspin or low underspin balls that land in the middle or forehand side of the table. It is called a "banana" because the trajectory of the ball curves like the shape of a banana, moving from the player's backhand side towards the opponent's wide forehand or backhand....

#Backhand Banana Flick(2)

Official Rules of Table‑Tennis 100‑Point Battle

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Official Rules of Table‑Tennis 100‑Point Battle

Table Tennis Wiki 2026-06-28 43

The Table‑Tennis 100‑Point Battle is an innovative team‑based competition launched by grand‑slam champion Zhang Jike in June 2026, in cooperation with Douyin Sports. It revolutionizes traditional table tennis by adopting a cumulative 100‑point scoring system instead of the conventional 11‑point game format....

#100‑Point Battle(2)