March 3, 2003

Wang Hao vs Boll: Wang played Boll in a quarter-final match at the 2003 Croatia Open. Boll jumped to a 2-0 lead in games, and Wang fought back to tie the match at 2-2. In this, the fifth game, Boll pulled ahead 4-2, and the clip starts at this point.

I am very impressed with Wang's performance in this match. He has improved significantly since the Egypt Open last year. Now he is much quicker, and his placements against shakehanders even better than before. He used to depend on the side-spin of his backhand loops to surprise his opponents, but now he used his speed and placement of the reverse penholder backhand to gain control of the point. He also handles Boll's serves very well in this match.

Thanks to the www.ttball.net staff for posting the clips, and for granting me access of the clips.


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