Ma Long & Timo Boll - Interview!

[@frederikvater]

I thought it was a splitscreen the first 10 seconds, and then Timos hand went into Ma's frame, haha.

[@zooswoft2479]

Same

[@The_Paddle_Smith]

Oh shoot! Yeah

[@b2bs682]

you can see the shadow from Timo Bolls hand on Ma Long when Timo rise his left hand in the air! I had seen it very early. I guess I see much more than other peoples :D

[@zooswoft2479]

@@b2bs682 dont expect too much

[@15yearoldguitarguy56]

@@b2bs682 dont expect to say something dumb and then be called smart

[@jk9111]

Two legends from Europe and Asia smiling all around talking about their good times in their career. What an heartwarming video! Really enjoyed it and I hope Ma long can pull out his every potential he can make and fight against himself for his honorable final :)

[@WhitGodAllThingsArePossible]

Jesus Christ loves you and died for your sins, everyone sins and deserves hell but Jesus (God) died for our sins paying the price of them, Believe That And Be Saved

[@rayvenalby8526]

Imagine the no 1 player tells you you're a role model to them.

[@timoboll8381]

Rayven Alby yeah, was a special moment for me

[@xyzzzzz01]

@@timoboll8381 You're a role model to anyone playing table tennis!

[@rayvenalby8526]

I can see why Timo 😂

[@rayvenalby8526]

@@xyzzzzz01 agreed

[@rationalttanalysis]

Hi there I make Table Tennis Analysis and Best points Videos , it would be great if you check it out 😉

[@tabletennisrecrafted4693]

"World number 1 now is you. I am number 9." I laughed at that point. lol. Pure camaraderie in the two who played alongside for doubles!

[@rationalttanalysis]

Hi there I make Table Tennis Analysis and Best points Videos , it would be great if you check it out 😉

[@tabletennisrecrafted4693]

@@rationalttanalysis Just did. ;-)

[@bmttrickshots3005]

Hi there I make table tennis trickshot videos...it would be great if you would check it out

[@tabletennisrecrafted4693]

@@bmttrickshots3005 They're cool. ;-)

[@WhitGodAllThingsArePossible]

Jesus Christ loves you and died for your sins, everyone sins and deserves hell but Jesus (God) died for our sins paying the price of them, Believe That And Be Saved

[@tonahi]

こんなに素晴らしい動画を本当にありがとう！お2人が世界のトップで活躍され続けることを願っています。 Thank you very much for this great video. I hope Long and Timo continue to play top of the world. from one of Japanese fan！

[@anverkayser5917]

My two favorite players! Wish they could play for 10 more years. hahaha

[@classicsidepart1477]

Can we please take a moment and cherish the awesomeness that is gathered there in front of the camera????? Insane to see these two giants of our sport talking about their ways of playing and training like if they told you: "well yeah... I just bought a cappuccino." Great, great video and a superb display of international camaraderie.

[@michaelp9061]

You both are my heroes. Never knew this interview existed.

[@justinku3408]

I was deeply impressed when I witnessed Mr.Timo Boll friendly paid his after-game signiture time to the last one of his huge fans waiting in long line to see him at 2018 World Tour Grand Final in Incheon, Korea. Respect to his personality with true humanity for his fans!

[@fabianlichtin]

Ma Long has such a quiet and calming voice, but when he speaks, everybody shuts up. He has the aura of a legend and you know that every word he says is 100% true. Such a humble man

[@lijiashen5167]

so true!

[@viktorseifert9494]

Oh my gosh I had no idea this existed. Two legends of the sport! Edit: I never expected Ma Long to be so humble and funny (maybe because his sheer sill is so intimidating on the table).

[@Paddl897]

Ma Long wirkt ja echt sympatisch. Interessantes und witziges Video. Ich hätte nie gedacht, dass Ma Long so viel Humor hat, wo er doch an der Platte sehr emotionslos wirkt. Zusammen mit dem Gespräch mit Harimoto mein Lieblingsinterview. Mach weiter mit deinen tollen Videos und viel Erfolg nächstes Jahr bei Olympia!

[@87Avantgarde]

I have nothing but love and respect for these two amazing table tennis players, athletes and human beings ❤️

[@MrPoorplay]

This is such an awkward interview. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

[@matiasprieto7933]

This right here, ladies and gentlemen, is something legendary!!

[@nishantupadhyay01]

Got to learn a lot of humility from Timo Boll in this interview, a quality many sportsperson miss nowadays, especially those who are at regional/local stage!

[@iglusmulmus09]

That Timo Boll is able to make a video like this shows his standing in world tabletennis 🔥

[@timoboll8381]

Try my best for you and it's fun for me too

[@tabletennisgoosebumps1104]

It’s a dream come true to see 2 legends taking with each other

[@ananthahegde8476]

Thank you so much for doing this! You two seem to get along very with mutual respect for one another! You're my idol too, and I think in one of your interviews about playing fair, you said " Table tennis is my true love, and you don't cheat your true love" , that inspired me a lot and I was able to apply that to other spheres of my life as well, thank you!

[@asm1104]

Totally enjoyed this interview! Two legends!

[@sisheng1619]

Loved it! Thank you so much for this Timo!! I just love how Ma Long is so sweet and soft-spoken off the table but impeccably strong on the court, amazing guy. Would love it if there's an opportunity for you guys to do another interview with him this year lol

[@MarcosVinicius-ed5qg]

Respect and sincerity between theses great players!! This interview was amazing!! Congrats Boll!!

[@gracewong_120]

I thought you were having a video interview with Malong as the background just perfectly divide into 2 screens. I was shocked when he tapped your shoulder in the end 🤣🤣

[@zerotalent191]

Thought the same😂

[@balkanjoker8754]

i tought the same because of the screen beginning

[@sunil_bharti27]

Haha nerd

[@timoboll8381]

Haha,😂

[@송진영-q9s]

Same lol

[@Tp4r239]

This interview is so wholesome, well done sir. Love it!

[@PraisePrayPeace]

"You became more consistent and mentally stable than before. How is that?" The greatest player of all time: "I changed my equipment and hairstyle. I think you should try too." Ok, Ma, just Ok.

[@hanguyenduc6813]

You both look very happy at this time . Hoping that I can see many more interesting matches of yours in future .

[@FD1CE]

omg. what could be better than seeing you both in a same frame

[@martinnemenzo1827]

Timo's questions were very on point and very helpful advice for intermediate and advanced players. More of this please!

[@timomoser8824]

Wow what an Interview of 2 living legends this is so good to see the respect they have for each other after all these years competing. For me both are real role models in table tennis and life. Met Timo several times in my life and the respect he has for all people is incredible, thank you for being such an great ambassador for the Sport that we love.

[@estellezhou720]

Oh my, this video is literally made for me, as a Chinese who understand English, I could just listen to this and do other stuff, but I have to watch it again bc MA Long is way too cute, I have to watch his facial expression through out this interview:) Love during this interview, they seem like they could sort of understood each other just by a few words and hand movements. Thank you for making this interview, I have been watching u guys playing table tennis for many years now both live & recordings. LOVE love ur skills, styles and performances, wish u both well and healthy, so that u could both keep playing (a bit selfish there), it's a BIG pleasure to have u both in this industry:)

[@KL-mj7cy]

Timo Boll and Ma Long, my favorite table tennis player! ❤️❤️

[@yannpoco]

Timo you are such a humble, gentle and genuine person, you’re a beautiful human being and a real role model.

[@Independent_Man3]

4:01 He is still playing and even won 2023 Asian Championship, showing that he is hungry for more titles.

[@jannikzotzel4333]

i'm so happy to see those guys, like not rivals but friends, thats cool

[@xjwqj1907]

this friendship and rivalry is so wholesome!

[@richardfrye3509]

This was great seeing the two of them together like old friends.

[@luxon4]

imagine being as good as timo and being that humble. also you can see ma long has enormous respect for timo as well.

[@Twiddle_TV]

Thanks Timo! 2 of my favorite players smiling and talking about TT. What a great video.

[@friendinja0]

Time is such a courteous, respectful and gracious young man.

[@astrigal18]

Wonderful interview (and all the web lessons I am seeing lately). Thank you for using your place inside the top of the sport and sharing what's it's like to be there (and sharing your friends who are 'up there' with us too). I think we, out here, daydream about times like you are having, and your sharing of them in your videos helps make our dreams feel more real. Stay strong! Be happy! (ps... I write this as you are fully immersed in the Olympics so I cross my fingers that you find good fortune through the rest of the matches!)

[@redds2k672]

Thanks for the video Timo! It was a pleasure to listen to such players as you and Ma Long. The friendly talk like that really is heartwarming.

[@angusfong762]

Great interview Timo, I hope we get to see you two play again soon. Fantastisch!

[@ajitkumarbehera4965]

This is what makes a player a legend. The humbleness. N Ma Long is truly the 🐐, the way he approached Timo in the last minute and making Timo his role model is something very rare u find from a player.

[@whatevereyewant]

And they keep coming in English! This was awesome!

[@isuruihalage913]

Hi timo I was sad to hear that you have retired yesterday How ever you are my favourite table tennis player ❤ Respect you timo boll 🫡

[@Lightzy1]

Amazing that you did this, just amazing. I'm blown away. I especially liked where you didn't ask him about himself, but about something outside of himself, that way we can really hear what a person's thoughts are. I think people open up more that way, like for example you can ask "What do you do yourself to train", getting a closed answer like "I do 1 2 3", or u can ask "What do you think are some of the most important training exercises and why?", which I think will lead to more open and informative answers, which also include the 1 2 3 but a lot more.

[@uwewas9711]

Zwei sehr sympathische Typen, beide sehr reflektiert, gute Vorbilder für einen tollen Sport

[@matthiasyang2113]

Great work from the cutter of this video. 4:00 cutting the translation while ma long still speaks. Great work , humble guys. Love table Tennis

[@timoboll8381]

I'm doing it by myself 🙏but I still need to improve

[@rationalttanalysis]

Timo Boll Hi there I make Table Tennis Analysis and Best points Videos , it would be great if you check it out 😉

[@erdem_ugurlu]

BEST VIDEO EVER I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR IT FOR YEARS

[@ganeshhiremath423]

Thank you very much for this video timo! Loved the conversation between two legends of the game ❤️ I hope our game continues to grow stronger and stronger 🏓💜❤️

[@ssj_naruto1966]

Mega Interview! Danke dass du uns die Tischtenniswelt aus dieser Sicht zeigst

[@joachimfolsing1449]

Number 1 in Europe to the left and number 1 to the right, holy moly to see them both together.... myself playing table tennis and i love it!

[@areebtazeem4571]

The only question I need an answer to is why Timo boll isn't at a million subs already. Btw the Questions Timo sir asked covered alot of what I needed plus I am so happy to see two of my most favourite players in a single video just talking and laughing

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

TIMO & MA LONG both of you are my best TT Players and Legends; one from the German and the other from the Chinese School. Both of you are humble, modest, very polite and challenging at the same time. All TT fans worldwide will respect you, follow your guidance and remember your games and playing skills for years to come. Best Regards from Egypt, where this sport is getting more popular now.

[@didacticshow5454]

Excelente y muy valiosa entrevista!! Muchas gracias

[@matiasavendano8681]

Timo you are really an inspiration for us, looking forward to see more of both, greetings from Peru

[@chapsteronetime2000]

Dang ma long and timo in the same room not on a table getting it? Man my men much love two of the best ever much respect!!!

[@josiahain3773]

Einfach 2 sehr sympatische Sportler 👍🏼 ich habe früher fast jedes Spiel in Dillenburg für Gönnern von Timo gesehen und er ist für mich der beste/bodenständigste Sportler, mit dem ich jemals sprechen konnte 🤗

[@amaterasu5767]

I want to see these two legends play again in the upcoming World Cup. It’s gonna open in November. Stay safe!

[@kylem4269]

I am very happy you made this video. It was a pleasure to see.

[@johnlowe3050]

Two lovely people and giants of table tennis.

[@gustavosuenaga]

Top 10 greatest crossovers in history

[@bernardlanguillier7970]

Great interview, thanks for doing it and for sharing. Although I haven't had the chance to play seriouly for a long time, I still very much enjoy watching and you Timo and Ma Long are clearly 2 of my favourite all time players! It's refreshing to see such a sincere discussion.

[@shivamk.804]

Such a heartwarming video. Maybe Bobrow can learn what fans really want to see when it comes to Table Tennis.

[@powerplaylive]

2 Gods in one frame... made my day❤️❤️

[@IElronMcBong]

Was für ein schönes Video. Es kommt mir so vor als würden 2 Freunde seit Jahren wieder miteinander reden. Echt cooles Video. Grüße aus Österreich

[@jcchoo1202]

It's pretty cool, if possible would like to see you interview the cloudwalker-Xu Xin next time haha 😂

[@jackiedu8765]

Nice video Timo!! 💯 Appreciate all the work. So glad to see my fav players sit together and have such a fun and informative talk. Time to do another one in 2020? I can help with the Chinese subtitles 😄

[@raminjun5778]

das ist so cool, ich habe ganze zeit gedacht, es ist fern Interview und auf einmal kommt Ma Long Hand zu Timo... :-D Sehr gut. it's so cool, I was thinking all the time, it's a far away interview and suddenly Ma Long Hand comes to Timo :-D Very good.

[@saraxie9666]

Great video Timo! Thanks a lot! I can offer myself to do the Chinese-English subtitle translation next time when you have interview videos like this! So fans can get literally what the Chinese players! :) salute!

[@xxfernandez8187]

Ohemm, 2 LIVING LEGENDS IN ONE VIDEO! 🔥💪

[@abhishekmohanty7592]

Malong is so friendly and humble so also Timo❤.Truely u two are legends✨

[@amberdurdana4930]

Two legends in one frame

[@zavay8939]

Bin ein grosser Fan von dir! Cooles Video.

[@hansevanchristiansimanjora3394]

I like all of your videos so far. Thanks for sharing us Tim!

[@Frittenkopf88]

Amazing! Thank you, Timo!

[@vakareden2345]

They are the role models of the real SPORTSMAN. Both are loveable and marvellous. My all time favourites.

[@lousyfication]

Ma Long very humble in some of his answers.

[@hyunacassparryandhappyfami7006]

Respect timo boll for your kindness and strong fairplay

[@michelmks]

What an Incredible interview!!! Thanks Timo! I´m a big fan, from Brasil!

[@yashmalhotra3395]

I am from India and now adays , there are tensions going on between us and china, but still you both , specially timo, my favourite players ever, hope tensions will over soon..😊

[@justchill99902]

Amazing video! It was interesting to listen to two legends discussing the sport. Timo, you are such a down to earth person! Salute!

[@salomibold341]

They are both too humble .... I didn't expect that.

[@raga4ka]

Thanks Timo! Although I'm a bigger fan of Chinese players I appreciate what you are doing to popularize the sport in EU and the rest of the world. What do you think is needed for EU to catch up to China in popularity and skill? I live in Bulgaria and here the sport is somewhat popular at the casual level, but at the pro level I think we are struggling a lot. I think it has to do with insufficient sponsorship and therefore lack of proper coaching and motivation from the players. Younger talents need better coaching and more exposure to big tournaments. I think that is the main problem in EU I think we lack younger players in big tournaments, we mostly see veterans play. I think ITTF while focusing on popularity, should also focus on helping local clubs around the world find sponsorship and improve quality. Also I think it's very important to focus on professional coaching. We need to have coaching standards that are above a certain level in every country, so that we would not fall behind. Web coaching is very innovative as well that's why I appreciate what you and others like EmRatThich are doing. My last question is do you think that different colour rubbers will help popularize the sport, I'm also worried a lot that they could affect gameplay what do you think? Thank you!

[@erdem_ugurlu]

They are both legends no matter what level they play

[@bestoftabletennis4524]

Danke Timo für dieses Interview !

[@brooksherron8242]

incredible interview

[@ericamargant8746]

Thanks Timo, you are the best!!

[@SPCspoon]

Hi Timo, very interesting interview and a phantastic atmosphere between the two of you. I had a question in mind that might have been an addition to your first one. When was he initially introduced to the sport and from when on did he put out these training numbers that he mentioned? I was completely blown away by the amount of time spent. As I am just a beginner in TT, I'd also be very interested in the actual implications he felt with the introduction of plastic balls. Is there also a change in the actual racket "technology" that had a similar impact on his playstyle during the years (I am a little older, so I remember the wood being completely different at times)? Thanks so much for your efforts, this channel and your personality.

[@MarcoBrambillaBass]

I watch it two times! Thank you Timo!

[@eagle12819fjwjcir]

Two legends Love the interview

[@pranavakrishnavasishta8405]

I don't understand why anyone would dislike it... No reason at all!!??

[@syedabuarfanhussain7368]

Thank you sooo much, that was a really helpful video for Table Tennis, it was pleasure to watch....

[@profesorpluto3532]

For me, Ma Long's Rio 2016 Final match hairstyle is the best. He should think about bringing it back.

[@moelvin]

Welch ein großartiges Interview. Super! Mach bitte weiter so! Und weiterhin viel Erfolg und Spaß! :)

[@darkillusions19]

My 2 idols! This is literally East meets West Table Tennis Version. 😁

[@lousyfication]

Wow! TB releases some really special content. Fans appreciate this for sure. Danke Timo! (Thanks Timo!) Btw: I have read his book "Timo Boll: Mein China" (by Friedhard Teuffel/Timo Boll). Highly recommended!

[@dhirajpalve2175]

wow such a great content saw very late but such a less views😮 😮

[@maxmusfulla2114]

That's why I love tabletennis, because it's still a pure sport! No big money and companies involved to ruin it's purity and the players are enjoying the sport for the love of it and not for profit's.

[@VTI777]

great players. enjoyed this interview a lot. Thank you!