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Vladimir Samsonov played under the real flag of the Republic of Belarus in this tournament, and what is now, for 2024, is the flag of Soviet Belarus.

If Waldner played in todays era he would get defeated 11-0 as the game is so fast n compact now. He would have no chance.

3:42

？王励勤发球违例？抛高不够16cm？一直这样?

Wow

Towards the end of the 90s more and more players figured out Liu's services. Of course that was critical for him because it was his primary weapon. After a final act of force in the 99 world singles, his performance dropped dramatically. Motivation issues may also have been an issue.

the hidden services actually makes the games more attractive to watch. And also the 38mm ball. Sadly few people understand this.

Всё таки Валднер самый великий теннисист в мире. Он фактически уровнял подачу и приём. Сделал приём активным. Чем сейчас пользуються все теннисисты.

23:54

All though I'm sure Ding Song has mastered every type of shot in the game, he is a chopper (defender), not an all-around player, as stated by the commentator. Great match though.

Wang prime I think would beat Waldner Prime. However, it's still very hard to compare since the rules and the game has changed so much.

When was Waldner's peak?`He still plays really well here, but when did he play his best?

5:55 wait what, a backhand serve by Waldner?

Los chinos le tenían un terror a waldner ...por años les dio sus buenas palizas...

Maby swedens best atletic of all Times...

Yang Ying is cute !!

Waldner is the GOAT in service skills. I wonder if Waldner's service skills changed the game from 21 points/5 service opportunities to 11 points/2 service opportunities?

Wow ! Karlson powerful player

The commentators are so boring, they say nothing of value.

Service had big advantage back then with hidden rules

That's Wang Chen , formerly ranked #4 in the World.

I wondered how they allowed a white t shirt to Waldner (the greatest player ever in table tennis) but soon realized in a closer view that its an orange ball

王励勤吃球吃饱了

but seriuously wang made his way. Isnt he considered one of the best players of all time after that? Come On, this was a kid

3:39 wtf

Table Tennis rules of this era was better I cant stand the new era rules and regulation and changes.

Woldner vs wank le king 😂

I ONLY wish i started playing with pips back in 97, i remenber here i Chinese player using tsp pips,but most of players using pips in backhand were using tibhar and yasaka. After seeing the results of ito and Mattias Falck i now that player like Johny can have a future , i tink that on sweden are some Young promisses usiing short pips

Still have this game on a VHS tape!!!!!

Yoooooo Henstridge!!

wang liqin looks like a Korean, face and hairstyle

Это было круто

Time flies, 22 yrs ago.

This video would've been much more enjoyable if the announcers didn't talk as much (especially during points)

老瓦👍

Wang Li KING superb

Where is that famous WL straight arm loop? Must have not been fully developed yet.

This sport has changed so much since then. Waldner by far the best player of his era and Ma Long the best player of his era imo. So many fantastic players between including Ma Lin, Wang Hao and this player Wang Liqin and the europeans Timo Boll and Vladimir Samsonov.

The Legend. Still growing tree!

Since when can you play in a white shirt? Oh orange ball.

What? Wang LEAKING??? That's hilarious!!!

この頃のワルドナーと今の俺、どちらが強いのだろうか？考えさせられる💦💦

Респект

Respect to these greats, FIVE world championships between these two guys.

Haha, I like how they bad mouth the Chinese player, you don't do that anymore. Ha ha today when a European player loses, you credit them by saying …"they're good, they play hard, yes they have a good back hand..."

I felt very sorry for liqin in 2004 olympics when he was forced to throw he match against wang hao because the chinese thought hao had better chance against waldner,though waldner didnt reach final and everything it became a throwback on the chinese with ruy min winning and then also liqin beat waldner for bronse.

That was obviously a scripted match. Chinese team orders.

OMG, the mispronunciation of Wang Liqin's name. Goodness gracious.

王励勤若い。。。

Very boring Compared to 2018