10 Best Table Tennis Players

Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a fast-paced and exciting sport that requires skill, precision, and agility. Over the years, several exceptional players have emerged, leaving an indelible mark on the sport. Here is a list of the 10 best table tennis players of all time.

1. Ma Long (China)

Considered by many to be the GOAT (Greatest of All Time), Ma Long has dominated the sport for over a decade. He holds the record for the most World Championships titles (6) and has won two Olympic gold medals.

2. Fan Zhendong (China)

Another Chinese powerhouse, Fan Zhendong is the current world number one. He is known for his aggressive playing style and has won multiple World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal.

3. Xu Xin (China)

Xu Xin is a two-time Olympic champion and has won several World Championships medals. He is known for his exceptional reflexes and quick footwork.

4. Zhang Jike (China)

Zhang Jike is a former world number one and a two-time Olympic champion. He is known for his powerful forehand and aggressive play.

5. Timo Boll (Germany)

Timo Boll is the most successful non-Chinese player in history. He has won the World Cup three times and has multiple Olympic medals to his credit.

6. Jan-Ove Waldner (Sweden)

Known as the "Mozart of Table Tennis," Waldner is considered one of the greatest European players of all time. He won the Olympic gold medal in 1992 and the World Championship title in 1989.

7. Wang Hao (China)

Wang Hao is a three-time Olympic medalist and a former world number one. He is known for his consistent and error-free play.

8. Joo Se-hyuk (South Korea)

Joo Se-hyuk is a two-time Olympic bronze medalist and a former world number two. He is known for his exceptional backhand and defensive skills.

9. Vladimir Samsonov (Belarus)

Samsonov is a multiple European champion and has won several World Cup medals. He is known for his longevity and his ability to adapt to different playing styles.

10. Johnny Huang (Taiwan)

Johnny Huang is a two-time Olympian and has won multiple Asian Championships medals. He is known for his unorthodox playing style, which includes a variety of spin and deception.