Timo Boll vs Kanak Jha | 2021 World Table Tennis Championships Finals | MS | QF

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  • @LuisUjueta
    @LuisUjueta Před 2 lety +593

    You know that you are in trouble when you are playing against the person who gave the name of the racket you are using! simple a really legend Timo .

  • @bommelunder3058
    @bommelunder3058 Před 2 lety +350

    40 years old. Unbelievable. What a legend! My favorite player. Hopefully his body won’t betray him any time soon. He still needs to play next olympics.

    • @lucawiegel1527
      @lucawiegel1527 Před 2 lety +4

      I believe even 41

    • @aj2228
      @aj2228 Před 2 lety +1

      with covid and any luck, he'll be in an ICU before then.

    • @sk91hkwn
      @sk91hkwn Před 2 lety +10

      ​@@aj2228 why would he end up in ICU from COVID? his health and fitness are optimal lowest risk category

    • @aj2228
      @aj2228 Před 2 lety +1

      @@sk91hkwn he's geriatric, and there's omicron now.

    • @uRStrik3R
      @uRStrik3R Před 2 lety +5

      @@aj2228 u mad?!

  • @albertswirta8211
    @albertswirta8211 Před 2 lety +68

    21 years ago Timo won his first European Championships medal, and 17 years ago he won his first World Championships medal. It's incredible that after these years we see 40 y.o. fighter who is still on a podium in each events and olympic games, great respect Timo!

  • @zerotalent191
    @zerotalent191 Před 2 lety +225

    What a legend. Almost won every long rally with this pain.

  • @youngboyshameln
    @youngboyshameln Před 2 lety +123

    What a fight from Timo Boll!! Injured but still manages to win

    • @loukas371
      @loukas371 Před 2 lety +4

      omg no, what happened???

  • @amidardakani5856
    @amidardakani5856 Před 2 lety +99

    In the last serve return, the short push was beyond world-class!

    • @mindrover777
      @mindrover777 Před 2 lety +6

      😂, that was one hell of a short push.

    • @ethanhane7297
      @ethanhane7297 Před 2 lety +6

      he used that "last-game" trick for many times, like 2017 against Gaoyuan Lin

    • @kioka2
      @kioka2 Před 2 lety +2

      @@mindrover777 And with a feint hehe

    • @cosmeticcarrepair
      @cosmeticcarrepair Před 2 lety

      absolutely right!

  • @nighter7074
    @nighter7074 Před 2 lety +30

    5:49 wow you can feel Timo's pain in that scream, kinda got me a little worried there

  • @vitaliychobotenko2269
    @vitaliychobotenko2269 Před 2 lety +67

    Hope that everything will be ok with Timo. What a legend!

  • @Twiddle_TV
    @Twiddle_TV Před 2 lety +12

    Kanak Jha's passion was infectious at this tournament. I cheered my ass off for him from the crowd. Keep going Kanak!! You're a real inspiration!

    • @abhishekdutta144
      @abhishekdutta144 Před 2 lety

      Kanak has really come a long way he took a set against ma long in his first wttc and was almost going to take another. He is one of the best out there .

  • @anatolyalexeenko9232
    @anatolyalexeenko9232 Před 2 lety +39

    Какое всё таки сокровище мы имеем в виде Тимо для настольного тениса. Так хочется, чтобы он и дальше играл на высочайшем уровне. Великий спортсмен.

    • @Arkdark_lm
      @Arkdark_lm Před 2 lety +2

      Timo has the best sportmanship ever. He's a gentleman of table tennis, like Roger Federer, a true legend. Thanks to God, we can see him in our days. He stopped the youngster from USA in his style.

  • @otisskopik1400
    @otisskopik1400 Před 2 lety +34

    Crazy fight by TImo. WOW what a legend

  • @ritterbruder212
    @ritterbruder212 Před 2 lety +14

    I watched this match in person. It was legendary watching Timo play through being hurt!

  • @JimLangley1
    @JimLangley1 Před 2 lety +17

    That was a fine match against one of the greats of all time, Kanak. Well done!!

  • @nimakh5176
    @nimakh5176 Před 2 lety +33

    #3:34 You can clearly see Timo working through the pain. What a legend!

    • @leonawroth2516
      @leonawroth2516 Před 2 lety

      Wow that looks so painful, what a beast to keep on playing.

  • @AllrounderMaximus
    @AllrounderMaximus Před 2 lety +14

    Injured? Oh no!
    What a legend!
    You are SUPER!
    WE ALL LOVE YOU!

  • @zhenyuliu582
    @zhenyuliu582 Před 2 lety +18

    What a legend Timo is. Best of luck for the semifinal!

  • @bisujin1685
    @bisujin1685 Před 2 lety +14

    What a legend, I first saw him is when he vs Kong Linghui, which was really long time ago.

  • @chencaiwang4449
    @chencaiwang4449 Před 2 lety +13

    Go Go Go, Timo, You are my hero

  • @icurtispe
    @icurtispe Před 2 lety +51

    Experience over youth! What a game! Great Timo!

    • @user-db1iz3fw8m
      @user-db1iz3fw8m Před 2 lety +3

      Thats not just experience, he is allaround better player now. Its Timo u are talking about, not Karakashevich, He Zhi Wen or Ni Xia Lian.

  • @tj_1260
    @tj_1260 Před 2 lety +39

    Yes finally, hopefully Timo is ok

  • @secretwang7475
    @secretwang7475 Před 2 lety +19

    hope timo can soon recover from the injury. I am his fan for many years, this might have been his best chance to won the wttc in his career of more than 20 years. (though it's still hard to beat FZD even if he is 100% healthy)

  • @flatsch
    @flatsch Před 2 lety +172

    looks like abdominal muscle strain. thats out of this world how handicapped he looks. and still manages to win with adapting and playing completely limited. a masterpiece!

    • @loukas371
      @loukas371 Před 2 lety +3

      ΟΗ ΝΟ!!! How did he get that?? Did it happen during the match or did he start it like that??

    • @yitaoyu5679
      @yitaoyu5679 Před 2 lety +5

      @@loukas371 I think before

    • @yoshi9941
      @yoshi9941 Před 2 lety +3

      @@loukas371 6:54

    • @arlentan
      @arlentan Před 2 lety +2

      @@yitaoyu5679Ironic since he got a walkover before. Really hoping on Timo to take the championship but with this injury it seems very unlikely, even if he makes the final :/

    • @yitaoyu5679
      @yitaoyu5679 Před 2 lety +1

      @@arlentan yeah I really thought he was lucky but now to look back I think good fortune always comes with a price. I really hope he can make it to the finals

  • @kennikitty
    @kennikitty Před 2 lety +12

    This was so hard to watch due to Timo's pain. Powering throught that and still winning the match, he definately hasn't lost his iron will during his long career. Very very well deserved win. I hope he'll be able to play the semi. I'd love to see him advane to the final, but it'll be tough.

  • @jrhg2739
    @jrhg2739 Před 2 lety +4

    Timo is such a legend, respect from China

  • @NinjaWarriorFanclub
    @NinjaWarriorFanclub Před 2 lety +4

    Timo Boll is such an Inspiration and also a super sympatic person

  • @arthursouzalima4402
    @arthursouzalima4402 Před 2 lety +20

    TIMO ALL THE WAY TO THE FINAL!

  • @zty3529
    @zty3529 Před 2 lety +2

    After two decades, Timo is still rolling forward, incredible!

  • @gracewong_120
    @gracewong_120 Před 2 lety +8

    Timo is a true fighter🥺

  • @GeneralSpecific3
    @GeneralSpecific3 Před 2 lety +4

    Please position the main camera properly. Ideally at one of the corners where you already seem to have a camera. I realize advertisers and sponsors bring in money, but sometimes you need to realize that short term money is nothing compared to what is good for our beloved sport of table tennis. Please do the right thing.

  • @lennwimm
    @lennwimm Před 2 lety +9

    Amazing Game. Congrats to Timo

  • @travelator3035
    @travelator3035 Před 2 lety +1

    Two inspiring things I've seen in this match.
    1. The first American since 1959 playing in the quarterfinals of the World Championships satisfying the home crowd in Houston.
    2. Timo Boll winning a decisive victory even with injuries and only 60% his best.

  • @gabesaquatics8495
    @gabesaquatics8495 Před 2 lety +6

    Absolute legend! Even with a B game due to some injury, he still manages to overcome this! Mad respect!

  • @krzysztofszajberski7949

    BrawoTimo za postawę mimo kontuzji - gratuluję wspaniałej formy!!!

  • @abhijitvartak1514
    @abhijitvartak1514 Před 2 lety +4

    Timo will be remained in our hearts. He is the only one after Jan ove waldner to keep Chinese player's on their toes. About Kanak jha I must say he has the bright future 👍🏽

  • @timjow2667
    @timjow2667 Před 2 lety +2

    Congratulations Timo! keep winning.

  • @24ghosh24
    @24ghosh24 Před 2 lety +6

    i bet 75% of people will be supporting Timo to win this, 22 %for FZD, 2 %for Truls and 1 %for LJK

  • @VARMOT123
    @VARMOT123 Před 2 lety +25

    still kanak jha made history reaching quarters . first american male in 60 years

  • @RaymondChambersJa
    @RaymondChambersJa Před 2 lety

    Was so happy. This made me so happppyyyy. Get some more experience m boy. One thing I noticed about watching many Timo matches is he learns how his opponents play so fast. He sits there.. watches.. and nothing surprises him twice although his expression never changes hahaha Love it

  • @Arkdark_lm
    @Arkdark_lm Před 2 lety

    Timo, du bist der beste Spieler der Welt! Weiter, immer weiter! Danke dir vielmals!

  • @ajitkumarbehera4965
    @ajitkumarbehera4965 Před 2 lety

    Timo!!! What a player! Massive respect for this legend. Time n again he proves that age is just a number.

  • @thomasmurach4269
    @thomasmurach4269 Před 2 lety

    What a Great Player !! The best of 20.Years TT.

  • @bm5573
    @bm5573 Před 2 lety

    Super Timo! Weiter gehts. Wir sind Stolz auf Dich.

  • @riteshdas9755
    @riteshdas9755 Před 2 lety +2

    Timo man - you are God !! … what a come back - what a game !!Love you bro - go for the gold !!

    • @michaelfarmhand
      @michaelfarmhand Před 2 lety

      He’s not God, please let’s not get carried away

  • @stefanreuter9626
    @stefanreuter9626 Před 2 lety

    Congratulations Timo!!!! What a phenomenal match👍👍👍

  • @KOLUKULU
    @KOLUKULU Před 2 lety

    Legendary love for table tennis

  • @name...........n
    @name...........n Před 2 lety +4

    40 year old and with stomach pain, Boll, how did you do this? You are a legend

  • @stephdechatillon6591
    @stephdechatillon6591 Před 2 lety +1

    Timo was already a legend, now he is also a hero.

  • @Thenextphasemusic
    @Thenextphasemusic Před 2 lety +26

    Really really hope he'll recover in time!

  • @bsn159
    @bsn159 Před 2 lety +3

    He is a living Legend!

  • @yitaoyu5679
    @yitaoyu5679 Před 2 lety +5

    respect to Timo Boll.

  • @mimipetersen5240
    @mimipetersen5240 Před 2 lety +4

    Okay this was one of those matches I wanted both to win LOL. But now it's Timo all the way! Do it for us old folks Timo!

  • @maxchen8424
    @maxchen8424 Před 2 lety

    Amazing Boll! Better quality and power than last few years. Unbelievable!

  • @douglassilvadesousa9660
    @douglassilvadesousa9660 Před 2 lety +1

    Temos que parabenizar esse grande Mesatenista, com a idade que está jogando em altíssimo ritmo.

  • @Searcher888
    @Searcher888 Před 2 lety +2

    Прекрасный чемпионат, великолепные матчи!

  • @algispetras7702
    @algispetras7702 Před 2 lety +4

    Just amazing,bravo Timo.Hope he recovers for SF.

    • @mindrover777
      @mindrover777 Před 2 lety +1

      Doesn't matter anyways. But will be good match.

  • @zjktheman
    @zjktheman Před 2 lety +1

    Outstanding performance... with injury

  • @sooyoungchoe6753
    @sooyoungchoe6753 Před 2 lety

    Truly existing legend.

  • @johannespopp3336
    @johannespopp3336 Před 2 lety +6

    Legende.

  • @cheechinwong5585
    @cheechinwong5585 Před 2 lety +1

    Timo Boll play is incredible, even in pain!

  • @skinbeats4425
    @skinbeats4425 Před 2 lety

    Great Sportsman.. congrats

  • @yiftachunna9331
    @yiftachunna9331 Před 2 lety

    Great game from both players

  • @MS-qj3lk
    @MS-qj3lk Před 2 lety +1

    Bolls backhand is much better than 10 or 25 years before. He is a legend now - with the age of 40!

  • @jns.s2652
    @jns.s2652 Před 2 lety

    So happy for Timo. What a man.

  • @hutche
    @hutche Před 2 lety

    Mad respect for Timo, 40 years old and still playing like a champ that he is.

  • @rainertews1641
    @rainertews1641 Před 2 lety +1

    Well, Timo ist the best table tennis player of germany ever. And: I've met him. Very kind and modest.

  • @RedArrow2007
    @RedArrow2007 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats to Timo! Great effort by Kanak who still needs improvement to win these big matches!

  • @carolzhang5076
    @carolzhang5076 Před 2 lety

    Legend Timo!

  • @philipmurray1853
    @philipmurray1853 Před 2 lety

    Timo & Jan Ove...the legends!!...hope Moregaard in 2 or 3 years can follow them...

  • @swapnasamant
    @swapnasamant Před 2 lety +4

    Great fight, Kanak!

  • @youngs.8350
    @youngs.8350 Před 2 lety

    I love Timo.

  • @user-iw4fz4gu3z
    @user-iw4fz4gu3z Před 2 lety +5

    Come on!Timo!

  • @ysy3888
    @ysy3888 Před 2 lety

    It is unimagineable that 40 years old timo win! he is real legend

  • @MichaelaGerloff
    @MichaelaGerloff Před 2 lety

    congratulation Timo from Germany

  • @gentlement.
    @gentlement. Před 2 lety

    Experience make perfect

  • @Miguel53de
    @Miguel53de Před 2 lety +20

    What a fighter. Respect. But will he be able to play the halve finale?

    • @fynnweiler7660
      @fynnweiler7660 Před 2 lety +4

      He said hes is working with his doctors on it. He said he will try to find a way to play in the semis

    • @irwankrisnawan905
      @irwankrisnawan905 Před 2 lety +1

      And he will face another youngster

    • @Miguel53de
      @Miguel53de Před 2 lety +1

      @@irwankrisnawan905 As we know in the meantime, it was too much. What a pity, what could have happend if he Timo would have been in his best shape?

    • @irwankrisnawan905
      @irwankrisnawan905 Před 2 lety

      @@Miguel53de It will be close game, for my personal opinion Timo will win with his experience

  • @amidardakani5856
    @amidardakani5856 Před 2 lety +8

    6:02

  • @UmbertoA
    @UmbertoA Před 2 lety +4

    Timo Legend Boll

  • @MrPoorplay
    @MrPoorplay Před 2 lety +4

    Dear WTT,
    Here's an idea: Why don't you throw the side-view camera in the garbage where it belongs?
    And while you're at it, throw the person in charge of that idea in it too.
    Sincerely,

  • @ebertfigueiroa3412
    @ebertfigueiroa3412 Před 2 lety

    A fantastic player. Really, The age isn't a problem for him.

  • @brucechan8617
    @brucechan8617 Před 2 lety

    I love Timo!!champion~~

  • @jasonurroz570
    @jasonurroz570 Před 2 lety +1

    Props to Jha for putting up a good fight!

  • @pingspiritpingspirit4099

    Bravo pour ce jeune américain. Très content que Timo Boll est gagné.

  • @user-lq3mg9nm7g
    @user-lq3mg9nm7g Před 2 lety

    Timo is a talent and a hard worker! You didn't sell out for money like a talented European youth! You have been tempered by the generation of Waldner, Schlager, Persson, Roskopf and powerful Chinese players. You showed what real table tennis is!
    Go Timo !!!!

  • @Spacevet
    @Spacevet Před 2 lety +6

    Well played Timo! But plz, don´t skip the part when Kanak got the yellow card. 6:18 ???

    • @40rods
      @40rods Před 2 lety +5

      Umpire called out Kanak going for the towel outside of breaks. Said he was "wasting time" and had warned him before about it.

  • @CliffZhu
    @CliffZhu Před 2 lety

    不容易,运气也是不错的!

  • @anthonystar
    @anthonystar Před 2 lety +3

    go Timo for 10 more years :)

  • @alexg.2430
    @alexg.2430 Před 2 lety +11

    Timo hurt himself during the point at 3:30. That first FH down the line he paused after he hit it.

    • @MohamedFathyOsman
      @MohamedFathyOsman Před 2 lety +7

      To me, he didn't look well from the very beginning and something looked off. A healthy Timo Boll wouldn't have let this kid win a single game, let alone two.
      So, my bet is that he injured himself warming up or training before the match.

    • @tomg1445
      @tomg1445 Před 2 lety +6

      He played with the injury the whole week - just in that game it got worse - got it from an interview after the game...

    • @alexg.2430
      @alexg.2430 Před 2 lety

      @@tomg1445 Thank you for the additional info!

    • @alexg.2430
      @alexg.2430 Před 2 lety

      @@MohamedFathyOsman Based on the other reply, sounds like you're correct. :)

  • @glengebhardt8210
    @glengebhardt8210 Před 2 lety

    Glückwunsch Timo. Tolle Leistung. Aber auch sein Gegner wird in Zukunft bestimmt noch viel Erfolg haben.

  • @TheGrandmaster1
    @TheGrandmaster1 Před 2 lety

    Wow I haven't followed table tennis in a while but I used to all the time. I can't remember the last time we had a world class player here in the United States. If Jha is playing Boll he must be pretty damn good.

  • @Maximka3110
    @Maximka3110 Před 2 lety

    Legenda👏👏👏

  • @andrewnomad1113
    @andrewnomad1113 Před 2 lety +4

    yes, Legend is still on TOP level.
    Timo and Jan-Ove Waldner are the best players in history of european table tennis.

  • @ahmadalkadri8336
    @ahmadalkadri8336 Před 2 lety

    Sehrschon lehrer Timo🌹👋

  • @cruelworld3991
    @cruelworld3991 Před 2 lety +3

    Also, he is Emperor.

  • @mdv9831
    @mdv9831 Před 2 lety

    Everyone sleeping on my man kanak jha carrying the US. I hope he can get better in thr future since he is pretty young. Timo boll is a legend though, I learn from his game as a fellow lefties

  • @emorkTLK
    @emorkTLK Před 2 lety +2

    Timo!

  • @spinblocktabletennis2126
    @spinblocktabletennis2126 Před 2 lety +2

    What a chance for the US to have an American player in the Final 4! Such a shame Kanak couldn't go 1 more round! Kudos to Timo, but what an opportunity the US had, especially with Timo in pain

    • @carlkontermann5637
      @carlkontermann5637 Před 2 lety

      Dont get over your head here. Kanak never had a Chance. Timo wouldve swept the floor with him if he wasnt injured. Still won comfortably Despite that.

  • @abhishekdutta144
    @abhishekdutta144 Před 2 lety

    That last receive by boll is pure class. Sadly these short receives are now lost with all the players trying to flick as much as possible. Waldner used it to great effect and samsonov as well, boll is the last man standing I guess.

  • @colinabrams9546
    @colinabrams9546 Před rokem

    Don’t try and contain the beast inside Timo Bill as even when he’s cornered he becomes far more deadly. The Best of all time.

  • @ke86
    @ke86 Před rokem

    ボル選手凄すぎ。

  • @paulbismuth10
    @paulbismuth10 Před 2 lety

    Like i wished, he is on the podium. Will he go further ?