Lin Yun-Ju vs Ruwen Filus | MS | WTT Contender Almaty 2022 (Final)

Download the new WTT app and follow us on social media for a full 360 update on all things WTT!
App Store: apps.apple.com/app/world-tabl...
Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
©WTT
All content is the copyright of the World Table Tennis. Images may not be reproduced without prior approval from the WTT.
PingPong, Tischtennis, Bordtennis, tenisdemesa, tennisdetable, 乒乓球, 桌球, 卓球, 탁구, настольныйтеннис

[@andresrafael1621]

For all the defensive players watching, this is why we play this style... No matter the odds and having everything against us we continue pushing and fighting and sometimes if we're lucky we get to witness these moments, just inspiring from Filus.

[@24ghosh24]

Phenomenal filus

[@tomtrana3449]

In four words: Defenders never give up!

[@l.franfort6340]

As you said sometimes you’re lucky but the German was not lucky once he gets used to lin’s games it was over

[@joufaxerxes7966]

This is the second time he's won against LYJ!

[@marshuswp3325]

I was thinking the same thing, even though I'm an attacker myself. What an art!!! Simply beautiful rallies!

[@esperitcritic531]

In the name of all defensive players in the world: Thank you, Fillus 💜

[@shinyokoyama948]

Chopping is a gift choppers chop natually but dont kid your self if you think chopping is for defense you are a loser. If you chop close to the table using a fast chops and attack any chance you get you will put so much pressure on the opponent after a couple off games most player start hitting the ball everywhere but on the table. Any chopper that runs from the table and play defense and never learns to attack you are wasting a special gift.

[@victorbriancatalbas8689]

Congrats Mr. chopper.

[@KumarMehta1729]

Wow, just wow!!! I don’t think I’ve seen Filus play this good in a very very long time. Lin was also playing great, apart from few shots in haste, I didn’t see him doing anything bad. It’s just that Filus had ascended to next level. I think Filus and the entire TT community is going to remember this moment and TT enthusiasts like me will discuss this match with our club mates in the coming days with awe and inspiration. Thank you Filus!!!

[@Pochalsky]

he remember me the time when he get in the 18 position on the ranking. He changed very deeply his playstyle. So good to watch him in this level

[@HrFZ1]

heres the thing didnt see him doing anything bad thats actually bad when u face defender on this level on a good day not doing bad is not enough u have to be exceptional extra aggressive extra creative and im sorry i like silent assassin but he did none of that

[@meetuptoyosu4945]

Arguably, Lin Yun-Ju was tired after lifting to many chops. I can't see the big difference between the sets except Lin missing more. Choppers are ander dog in the current meta of the game. I really happy to see one wins a tournament, more beating a top 6!!

[@Wilmots871]

Incredible match. Best Match in 2022 so far. The game of his life.

[@alvinho5188]

This match can make Lin Yun-Ju stronger! Keep going! Sorry that I didn’t know much about Filus before, but I was amazed by him today. As a defender, he also has great attacking skills. This makes it so interesting to watch him play! Best wishes to both players! What a nice match!

[@MagicShowzz]

Das war das Spiel seines Lebens!!! Wir sind stolz Ruwen 🤩

[@pipilangstrumpf7076]

wm 2017 war er schon saugeil

[@vitaliychobotenko2269]

What a come back!!! So happy for the Ruwen! I think it's One the best his games. BRAVO 👏!

[@JohnnieWalker69]

Surely it was his best game ‼

[@NoodleEntertainment]

Can we take a second to appreciate that we get to see this game with a PERFECT CAMERA ANGLE, and not the trash side angle. Thank god!!

[@mattiabosco4739]

What a match! What a comeback! What RUWEN FILUS!

[@ttlondon2012]

Congrats Ruwen! Nice Comeback

[@LifeIsJustARide]

Amazing ...again, Ruwen wins this match with Lin, against all odds. And the comeback from 0-3 its unbelieveble. It's such a beautiful match to see.

[@Wilmots871]

No more words to this match. Absolutely mesmerizing. It is a masterpiece of defending. Nearlly physical impossible to win against a top 10 player after being down 3:0. Quote on bet 365 was 101:1.01. Incredible. Just see this one time in my life

[@marshuswp3325]

👍💯

[@GeneralTerzX]

Thank you Ruwen and Lin - I had a BLAST watching these rallies over and over again!!

[@marshuswp3325]

me too

[@mistery31337]

Wow, Ruwen is a monster! Such a comeback. It was probably one of the best games in 2022. Such an amazing clash of styles. Pure attacker vs modern defender. Silent assassin, I wish you best, this lost should make you only stronger! Who knows, may be playing in both doubles and single tournaments exhausted Lin Yun-Ju, we should take it into account as well.

[@HerrWolf96]

Maybe - but, take into account that Filus is 13 years older and that his playstyle is much more exhausting as well ;).

[@mistery31337]

@@HerrWolf96 I agree with you regarding age difference. But to be precise Lin Yun-Ju played not only in men's doubles, but also in mixed doubles. And he won in both of them. That has nothing to do with Ruwen's victory. I totally respect him. He absolutely deserved this win, there are no excuses in sport. All i'm trying to say that Lin played to many matches during this tournament (not twice, but thrice). And you mentioned that "his playstyle is much more exhausting as well". Well, i think this statetement is quite contoversial;)

[@galaxay111]

Ruwen wins because of so many years of experience he had. He deserves the win. Lin can learn so much in this match

[@reibal]

By far i would say THE tournament of his life! He truely deserved this win!!

[@antonberchtold933]

Thousand congrats to Ruwen! Incredible performance, incredible comeback! Unique defensive skills!

[@yuanhu6031]

Lin played better than I thought. He is not great against defender previously, but this match he played much better.

[@ezghthrt7733]

Thanks to the Kazakhstani audience for supporting Filus! 👌❤

[@user-ei1tp8qn8d]

Просто офигеть! Вот это матч! Для защитников он должен быть классикой!)

[@user-cy9uz8wr1i]

Кто вспомнит с кем играл Лин, год-два назад, когда также кому-то проиграл, ведя с большим отрывом? Этот матч ещё потом кто-то из наших блогеров раскладывал и сказал, что у Лина с психикой проблемы - стопорится иногда сильно и не может дожать, особенно в самых важных матчах, как будто не может поверить в свой успех

[@user-ei1tp8qn8d]

Наверное, это была игра с Димой на Олимпиаде.

[@Teki111]

Только филус в перекруте и быстрых блоках основные очки набирал, а не как защитник. Как только пытался в защиту - сливал.

[@DAN9I]

Нужна битва титанов защитников - Филус против Джо Си Хука😍

[@stonoteniskiklubsarajevo7316]

How many times I have heard the defence is obsolete it is style for old people always in tournaments we are underdogs no one takes us seriously there, they are laughing at us, telling there is no chance for a success, the plastic ball destroyed defence table tennis because all of that thank you Ruwen you showed the world of table tennis how persistent and brave are defenders. We will follow your lead and continue to cherish this type of game even against all odds you didn’t surrender that’s our game plan. Greetings to all defenders we are rare bread nowadays

[@konkistador775]

Матч войдет в историю! Фантастика просто!

[@MySpacelord]

Unfassbar. Das beste Spiel, das ich je gesehen habe (und ich bin seit den 80ern dabei).

[@tulang3906]

Ruwen Filus level really High. It cannot be compared with 4-5 year ago. Maybe he still below Joo See Hyuk when his Prime, but no doubt, Filus is the best European Defender right now. Maybe he is the world best defender today

[@rakishman1313]

do not forget that JSH played with a ball that was defender friendly and much smaller in diameter and celluloid not plastic which made the ball rotate and spin way more than the current ball. The current ball is basically the largest obstacle in front of defenders to get to break top 20.

[@tulang3906]

@@rakishman1313 Yes, your Right. The ball is really different now. Mainly because plastic ball. it need a lot of effort to generate same spin like celluloid ball

[@maloghurst2741]

Ruwen is using his forehand a lot more now to great success. He used to only chop forehand and backhand with occasional backhand loop. He really mixed it up and took some big risks and it paid off.

[@maximstrategic7907]

Lin Yun-Ju ну, как, так-то? камбэк нереальный! Ruwen - психология победителя!

[@user-uh5uo9np6n]

Устал малой колотить и срывы пошли. Психология ни при чём. Натренируется по защите ещё.

[@user-sp8zd1qu4q]

@@user-uh5uo9np6n Да Лин сливщик еще тот) как раз психология. Медальку на олимпиаде также профукал)

[@JohnnieWalker69]

Ich sah Filus schon immer gerne zu. Sein unglaubliches Ballgefühl in der Defensive; sein Wechsel zwischen Verteidigung und Angriffsschlägen. Was er in diesem Finale zeigte, war das "SPIEL SEINES LEBENS." Chapeau und höchste Anerkennung. 👍

[@kinghome3599]

This is absolutely amazing match, no matter who is win or lose, this is the most memorable game ever !

[@user-nh9lj3le5v]

Filus, the real Man. What a performance!!!

[@GiangCTr]

Match of his life! Congrats Filus for an outstanding performance! 👏🏓🤙

[@ivanlo7195]

those twiddles by Ruwen Filus are just insane. Especially for that twiddles during the attacks by him. Sometimes, he twiddles twice in a single shot when he misjudge the ball.

[@lenchev]

I can't describe how happy I am that a defender won this tournament. As an offensive player myself I really hope that young players are inspired by this performance to play defensively. Because we need diversity in this beautiful sport. We all know, 40mm and then plastic killed the classic defender. Today we saw one example of how defensive strategy can survive in 21th century.

[@onthihocky5666]

Lin lost in an attrition war. He does not have the kind of stamina that can loop that many balls in a game. His strategy was right from the beginning, but he probably did not expect such a surprising comeback.

[@nilsboyboy]

absolute madness, best game I've seen in a while

[@paulgillard5094]

Absolutely amazing ! Congratulations Filus ! What an incredible come back !

[@vinnnywong52]

I must admit, it was awesome to watch, thoroughly enjoyed it. Although Lin lost, he also gained so much experience from this painful defeat. Well done Filus

[@ruelgrubio]

That's totally EPIC!!! He is really a rhythm BROKER!!! WOW! What a game, this one for the book 🏓🏓🏓

[@user-ck6sc1vu6b]

小儒太辛苦太累了.一日4戰很累人.已經盡力也打得很好.台灣的嬌傲和荣耀

[@msp8159]

One of the greatest comebacks in the history of table tennis

[@shahrammousavi6132]

Brilliant and awesome match up to now in this year..nice and wonderful comeback..enjoy too much

[@user-sc6xt1dc5h]

Filus, конечно, молодец. Но думаю, что причина поражения Lin Yun-Ju в том, что на этом турнире он играл ещё в мужской паре и в миксте. В парах он всё выиграл, но дожать защитника в одиночном разряде парню просто не хватило сил.

[@RK-kq2dt]

Он и в прошлый раз проиграл Филусу. Видимо, ему просто сложно играть против него. Бывает.

[@shinyokoyama948]

The reason he lost is because the chopper put enough pressure on Lin to take him out off his game. And everyone who hits there shots with there paddle face closed and turn there body or hit from there elbow like everyone has been doing for years you can be alot better if you learn to hit all shots with there wrist. Lin like all power players hit by turning there body and swinging from there elbows can do much better. This is whats important in this game. Hit with your paddle face open go forward and up using the wrist and letting the rest off the body follow then you will reach your full potential. Think hit with paddle face open and use the wrist and you are on you way to being the best that you can be. Lin make most off the mistakes i just discribed. He hits all his shots with the paddle face slightly close to closed all the way and swings with his body on all his forhand shots. And that is just a bunch off bad habits that will keep playing bad. The game evolved wrong because people think hit by turning there body swinging like a maniac with there paddle face closed is the way to hit. If people thought hit with paddle face open the whole game would be much stronger. Lin lost because as good as people think the top player are they play a very weak game. That is why the game is more even now everyone is converting from the weak old style to learning to use the wrist. China was surprised when they came out a few weaks ago and got crushed and now are changing the way they think about the game. I have been telling anyone that will listen to hit with the paddle face open use the technic i discribed above and you will start to get better fast. Even the chinese were playing wrong and now everyone is trying to play right. The game will become much stronger and fun to watch. People are having a hard time because they play with the grip the americans used forever and that grip starts with the paddle face half closed and as soon as they turn there body or swing with there elbow it closes the rest off the way and then you will miss the ball alot and hit the side off the paddle. Now everyone is on the same page so if you practice right and learn good technic you dont have to be Chinese to win anyone can do it.

[@user-sc6xt1dc5h]

@@RK-kq2dt После прошлого раза (в Катаре), где у него на лице было написано недоумение, Lin Yun-Ju проделал хорошую работу над ошибками. Он знал, что делает, и первые три партии всё делал абсолютно правильно. Но в четвёртой партии у него элементарно "закончился бензин", упала скорость и топспин с форхэнда перестал проходить. А то, что Filus для него безумно неудобный соперник, это и так понятно. На Тайване сейчас нет таких сильных защитников, не с кем тренироваться.

[@settembrini42]

Gratulation an Ruwen, ein hart verdienter Erfolg!

[@vickbst]

Unbelievable performance by Filus 👏🔥

[@alienapl]

O filus praticamente já tinha entregue o jogo! É o que sempre digo deste esporte incrível. NUNCA RELAXE ENQUANTO NÃO ESCUTAR A PALAVRA GAME OVER. 1 ponto perdido por achar que já tinha ganho mudou tudo! VIRADA HISTÓRICA!👏🏻👊🏓

[@Redentor314]

What in damnation did I just watch? This comeback was unreal. Congratulations, Ruwen!

[@giovanniserra5477]

Incontro spettacolare. Filus ha giocato i 4 sets da lui vinti in modo perfetto, senza alcun demerito dell'avversario. Davvero un match entusiasmante. E vedere un difensore giocare a ping pong è sempre un piacere per gli occhi....

[@Stef_Jansen]

What a comeback!

[@rakishman1313]

great game Filus , thanks for playing the modern defensive game at a high level and represent this close to extinct play style at the highest level. It was extremely entertaining to watch and the total views this video crushed anything that was even remotely close to any other video in this shortest time span. People are hungry to see other styles to succeed whether that being anti players or pips players .

[@yezdicp]

Both played fantastic

[@MDApple-up6nq]

What a comeback.many many congrats to filus.

[@antonyang7273]

One of the Best WTT FINAL !!!

[@C0MuNic0]

Increíble como le volteo el juego cuando todos creíamos que iba a perder, grande Filus

[@alyciawang2892]

Thank you 👍👍👍👍

[@shushin4651]

LYJ ran out of gas at the end there He played mixed doubles and doubles as well which he won both

[@enoxzr36]

Rewatching this, they are meeting again in the WTT Champions Xinxiang QT-final tomorrow!

[@Maximka3110]

Оч рад за Рувена❤️👍 Я сам играю в н/теннис и тоже защитник и всегда за них, а это один из самых моих любимых игроков👏👏👏

[@john07ru]

А я не рад. Защитник значит читер. Шипы надо запретить или очень сильно стандартизировать

[@Maximka3110]

@@john07ru на вкус и цвет все разные

[@RK-kq2dt]

@@john07ru Они уже очень сильно стандартизированы, и тот факт, что среди топ-игроков практически нет защитников, показывает, что у них нет особого преиумещства от шипов. Это такой миф теннисистов-неудачников, которые не умеют играть и любят винить других или внешние обстоятельства в своих неудачах. Кстати, у меня нет шипов.

[@Maximka3110]

@@RK-kq2dt полностью с вами согласен)))

[@john07ru]

@@RK-kq2dt Да, Lin неудачник

[@technocomedy5438]

He is just a machine. When you are loosing for 0:3 it is almost unbelievable to win the match but Filus... His character plus hard work was help him to destroy young opponent. Bravo!

[@adamnakajima8343]

The best Ruwen´s performance I´ve ever seen! Just wooooow 😲👋 Amazing! I love him, I love defenders!!!

[@fas8019]

Filus' forehand has gotten better and better over the years, now it's world class and he can counter more and more often,,,

[@NoPaintNoPain]

Awesome 🔥

[@user-xx7pc9vg1l]

Самая сладкая победа для Фили. Но моё мнение: это единичный случай

[@Alex-mt1qx]

Если честно я думал что Лин раздавит Филуса как клопа,но немец совершил чудо,вот уж нежданчик👍💪

[@user-sy3qs1hy4h]

Скорее всего, так и было бы, находясь они в одинаковых формах. Видимо Филус был на пике, а Лин либо уставший или не совсем здоров физически, либо в психологической просадке был. Но в любом случае, болел за немца в этот раз, и был очень рад итогу. Хотя всегда ранее болел во всех матчах за Лина

[@Alex-mt1qx]

@@user-sy3qs1hy4h а я болел за Лина,и наверное даже бы поставил на него и проиграл бы как оказалось...😬

[@ThePongProfessor]

Absolutely lovely. Tournament of his life

[@user-kq6yh1es9z]

와 둘다 미쳤다 ㄷ 설마설마했는데 역전하네 ㄷ ㅠ

[@alekoskafataridis9289]

Bravo Ruwin Filos unbelievable comeback

[@eineente3153]

Probably Filus match of his life. Loved his energy too!

[@TableTennisLover1234]

Biggest upset win for Filus in a long time!! Great job hanging in there till the end.

[@ozmondos]

Many don't like Ruwen Filus because they don't consider him to be a 'true' defender, as he attacks too much. But the game has changed and it's very hard to win matches just being a traditional defender at this level. Defenders need to evolve like him and the stats speak for themselves, making Ruwen the most successful defender currently. I used to be a chopper as well but I changed my game and now I use my chops sparingly when the opponent is least expecting it. I win as many points with chops as I do with smashes.

[@matthias7025]

He is my favorite defender because He attack often. And in my opinion the best defender, fun too watch

[@tomtrana3449]

A modern defender is a attacker too.

[@hagenvontronje7352]

I agree , only to wait for opponent fault is not a succesfull strategy. You have to create pressure sometimes and surprise with attacks.

[@Jan4GER]

ALL THESE NICE COMMENTS MAKE ME CRY I LOVE IT. SO much niceness in this community. Keep on Pongin' my friends

[@chopchopclub]

Absolutely fantastic! Congrats, Ruwen! 🔥💯

[@tomtimor9789]

Just crazy !!! At the end Lin nerves let go. Wow !!

[@marshuswp3325]

Mind-blowing!!!

[@angelguevara7730]

Lovely!

[@Frildo17]

Holy shit, man. What a match by Ruwen. A masterpiece!

[@nabeshin4946]

こうやってダイジェストでみてるとスポーツにおいてメンタルってとても大事だと思います 当たり前のこと言ってすみません

[@citron643]

🇩🇪優勝🏆おめでとう🎉🔥

[@Papaya89511]

It’s great match and unbelievable. Filus You’re the man 👏👏👏

[@publicshow1908]

Congratulations 🎊🎊🎊🎊

[@igorshigaev]

Фантастика !

[@ahmadazhar1417]

Wow, modern defender from Filus, forehand attack and twiddle backhand quickly....nice comeback...respect

[@junolam]

Congrats from Asia

[@acoupleofh]

I'm impressed what we could do even in 3:0 where almost fall into the defeat. Congraturations to him.

[@user-ve6ve7nx5k]

兩人都很棒 德國選手是老將了 也很值得人的尊敬 就像莊智淵一樣 已經不是在年輕巔峰的年紀 但是卻依然沒有放棄進步 沒有放棄拚搏自己的夢想 昨天的日本小將也是打得非常好 為這三位選手鼓掌 外加 莊智淵 我的精神偶像

[@tomtrana3449]

完整的协议。很好的分析

[@boyhauten8399]

Congratz Idol!

[@ghislainplanty]

Ruwen des grands jours! Avec un jeu de défense active de très haut vol! C'est le mental qui fait basculer le match. Tous les ingrédients étaient là, sans oublier la bataille physique, bravo Ruwen!

[@charlotteArvin]

wonderful match

[@haoandy]

Inspiring! Thank you Filus

[@tobiasmunst1060]

Mental so stark, die Leidenschaft und das so variantenreiche Spiel ich liebe es 😻

[@user-mm4oq4ck5b]

小林同學厲害,讚............😄

[@user-fc9wu6wc9g]

Best Match in 2022

[@danielh6559]

I had a feeling this would happen, knowing Lin's track record against defenders. I was quite surprised when he took the first 3 games.

[@philipkojohinson4089]

This match gives hope.

[@nandehutu2194]

Ruwen has played very good. Lin ist a little tiered because he plaed singel und doppel also. Against defender you need very good condition.

[@percevalzinzin5983]

Those who say that defenders never win should view this match! BTW Ruwen's style in this match is really in the spirit of Joo Se Hyuk. Or ?

[@mankenybom9344]

Filus is on fire...!!!! I don't know if I've ever seen him play better...!!!!

[@vineethphadke5063]

Unbelievable stuff!!!

[@philipkojohinson4089]

BEST OF 2023

[@2GGop]

Omg that was incredible

[@seeker3983]

he really really really deserves it!!!!. best match so far in 2022

[@mualimmualimulim9460]

ruwen filus the best defender