Timo Boll vs Tomokazu Harimoto | MS Final | WTT Contender Doha 2024

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[@yannickbehrendt]

Timo is probably one of the fairest, kindest, most talented and hardworking athletes out there. Seeing him still win international tournaments after 25-ish years of professional career literally brings tears of joy to my eyes. Well deserved, what a legend.

[@olafhermans]

best ambassador of the game and of sports in general

[@phildurre9492]

legend!

[@phillong420]

Totally agree with your statement. The only other German athlete I can think of that is the same would be Dirk Nowitzki :)

[@abstractexchange5057]

Timo Boll is alive legend. His techniques are excelent ! His playing style is exciting. His participation always attracts lots of spectators. His performance is very entertaining. With litle more lightweight balls in this tournament, the entertaining technique topspin playing style of Timo Boll prevails the bored lightening fast touch-hit-counter playing style of Harimoto. Table tennis should boost attracting entertaining playing style of Timo Boll to attract more amateur players, to pull more spectators by appy lightweight balls. I beg that if this match used heavyweight balls like Nittaku balls, then Harimoto could win with his EXTREME BORED LIGHTENING FAST HIT-COUNTER PLAYING STYLE in a very bored match. Because heavyweight balls require lightenning fast physical reaction of teenagy age. That is why Japan very quickly replaces all their top players after every 2-3 years by new young teenagy players to get advantages of lightenning fast physical reaction. Even many japanese kid players appear more and more in professional international table tennis. It is not good trend. Because kid players are younger than 16 year old, who are not allowed to work or to play as work. Please open labour code , kids are not allowed do professional work as professional jobs. What are VERY POOR JAPANESE PLAYERS. BECAUSE PROFESSIONAL TABLE TENNIS PLAYERS EARN FEW MONEY, BUT JAPANESE PROFESSIONAL TABLE TENNIS PLAYERS OFTENS MUST RETIRE VERY EARLY FROM TOP WORLD ACTIVITIES TO GIVE UP PLACE TO YOUNG KID PLAYERS WITH LIGHTENING FAST PHYSICAL REACTION OF KID AGES IN GAME WITH STUPID HEAVYWEIGHT BALLS. In this tournament, fortunately the admin is very smart, they applied little lightweight balls. You can see how the balls very often fly without super fast speed, because air resistence better slow down lightweight objects. More entertaining games, more techniques performance showcases.

[@starking1187]

At the age of 42, still able to beat someone 20 years younger than him. What's more impressive is that Boll did it coming from behind. This really proves that age is just a number.

[@user-mx1ox1gr2o]

티모볼 42 But world no1

[@patrickfalkenstein7932]

Wahre Worte👍🏼

[@realmiso]

Not for everyone. Many people don't have the genetic predisposition to last at such level for so long. Or the psychological stamina.

[@john.s1962]

Or that Timo is trully one of the greatest that ever picked up a racket

[@listrahtes]

Age is more than a number. Timo had a lot of injuries but he has unparalleled dedication and training discipline to get back. His ageless aspect is his open minded mental approach that let him change his game again and again. No other player ever has done it and defeated the world elite afterwards. This Timo again changed so much of his tt. He will be a brilliant coach.

[@amitbhagra3972]

It gives immense happiness seeing Timo win at this juncture of his career. Legend for a reason 😊

[@RandyDaGamer]

Indeed.

[@dawebslave3571]

I am happy because the screamotor has been silenced.

[@abstractexchange5057]

Timo Boll is alive legend. His techniques are excelent ! His playing style is exciting. His participation always attracts lots of spectators. His performance is very entertaining. With litle more lightweight balls in this tournament, the entertaining technique topspin playing style of Timo Boll prevails the bored lightening fast touch-hit-counter playing style of Harimoto. Table tennis should boost attracting entertaining playing style of Timo Boll to attract more amateur players, to pull more spectators by appy lightweight balls. I beg that if this match used heavyweight balls like Nittaku balls, then Harimoto could win with his EXTREME BORED LIGHTENING FAST HIT-COUNTER PLAYING STYLE in a very bored match. Because heavyweight balls require lightenning fast physical reaction of teenagy age. That is why Japan very quickly replaces all their top players after every 2-3 years by new young teenagy players to get advantages of lightenning fast physical reaction. Even many japanese kid players appear more and more in professional international table tennis. It is not good trend. Because kid players are younger than 16 year old, who are not allowed to work or to play as work. Please open labour code , kids are not allowed do professional work as professional jobs. What are VERY POOR JAPANESE PLAYERS. BECAUSE PROFESSIONAL TABLE TENNIS PLAYERS EARN FEW MONEY, BUT JAPANESE PROFESSIONAL TABLE TENNIS PLAYERS OFTENS MUST RETIRE VERY EARLY FROM TOP WORLD ACTIVITIES TO GIVE UP PLACE TO YOUNG KID PLAYERS WITH LIGHTENING FAST PHYSICAL REACTION OF KID AGES IN GAME WITH STUPID HEAVYWEIGHT BALLS. In this tournament, fortunately the admin is very smart, they applied little lightweight balls. You can see how the balls very often fly without super fast speed, because air resistence better slow down lightweight objects. More entertaining games, more techniques performance showcases.

[@guillaumelenormand1779]

What a come back ! Timo Boll is the perfect example of the fighting spirit : never give up... I love this player !

[@RandyDaGamer]

Indeed. That was clutch.

[@KarlZundel]

Feels so good to see 42 year old Timo Boll play at this level! He has beaten 20 year old world no. 11 Harimoto, from 2:3; 3:8 down, that is a remarkable comeback! Truly Magic Boll! Congrats!!🎉🎉🏆❤🇩🇪

[@AleShakon02]

Timo magic boll my favorite player

[@xain86]

Timos world rank top 10-20 comeback incoming. incredibble performance. Still 42 years and he can handle top10 players who are 20 years younger. Its unbelievable. True Legend.

[@johnlau8461]

Glad We can see a good quality version here. Long Live Timo boll!!!

[@3dprintworld503]

Becareful. He might take that personally and just become #1 again at like 70 years old lol

[@RandyDaGamer]

@@3dprintworld503Hopefully!

[@Blackain66]

good quality version what do u mean? no commentary in the final wth??

[@johnlau8461]

@@Blackain66 livestream was full of frame disruption, it was intolerable

[@aunggabe]

Timo is one of a kind. He lives in his own planet with dignity, grace, love and peace. man of honor.

[@ilon7799]

Yeah! What a man!

[@TTDPocketRocket]

Man what a game. Harimoto is a beauty to watch when he is in full attacking mode like this. What a player. Peaking at the right time for the Olympics. Despite his great form, Timo fully fit and in top form too, manages to win. Can't believe what he is doing at the age of 42. Mental!

[@rokpogorelcnik9443]

"Wunderkind" Timo Boll.. At that age.. Just amazing...

[@tianporn]

Has Timo’s game changed recently? He’s staying close to the table and hitting bangers off the bouce. It’s quite spectacular to see.

[@srsav3kkknosk1llsen]

Insert random "always has been like that".jpeg meme :). This is what always made him one of a kind. There are matches vs Kong Linghui when Timo was 17/18 where you can see him at young age doing that consistently and (naturally) being much faster than now. I believe the chinese followed him and recorded him for many years at that time to study and adapt to his technique and train Boll-killers in their TT-schools and ofc enhance their own TT repertoire.

[@shihyuinchew8494]

Yea, i was just about to comment what the other comment did. The reason why he's different from his other European compatriots and able to pull out a strong fight with the Chinese is because his play incorporates close-to-table and off-the-bounce style of play. So this style is not too new I guess. Just that along with his age, i think he knew he couldn't stay too far from the table and do those full loops, so the proportion of these styles increases.

[@oneyau9946]

​@@shihyuinchew849410:00

[@olumideadebayo5897]

That edge point at 5-9 in game 6 was the decider

[@PauloOliveira1993]

Comecei a jogar Tenis de Mesa por causa desse monstro, Timo Boll! E ele continua arrebentando nos seus 42 anos! Impressionante😮 Parabéns meu ídolo, você merece demais🇧🇷🇩🇪

[@The_Peter_Channel]

8:09 - What a brilliant dropshot to keep Timo in the rally! Truly world class state of mind and masterful technical execution at a key moment like that! WHAT A LEGEND!

[@MrTopspin21]

Timo Boll is hands down THE COMEBACK KING! Forever my favorite legend of Table Tennis! Humility, Skills, Tactician, Finesse, Fair, Super Mental Toughness; this is Timo Boll!

[@blueheart9873]

8:03 is just insane. The speed, the placement, tge decisiveness

[@user-vr1bk2nk1x]

Young timo against zjk

[@aliakseisaldatkin1230]

6 points in row in 6th set is something

[@user-ff2qe6uh1q]

Честная партия только 7я всё остальное розыгрыш. И это наверно правильно всё для зрителя и это тоже шоу

[@dmytrobromirskyi9946]

Эм... Что за бред ты несёшь 😐

[@user-ff2qe6uh1q]

@@dmytrobromirskyi9946 автор поста задаёт себе вопрос я подсказываю ответ. Я говорю вам это шоу деньги в чем бред? Переход на личность

[@user-ff2qe6uh1q]

Всё честно победил сильнейший+ случай + рекламодатель принёс деньги

[@pingsunday]

Timo Boll = The model of table tennis. At 42 years old, he can still outperform someone two decades his junior. I'm so happy!

[@Wisstihrwas]

That fh flick at 7:44 while being in the 6 set and 8:9 down really shows how good of a player Timo really is. With this point he not just equalled in score, but made a mental statement! Im there and aggresive! It really marked the turning point of this match!! Not thats its one of the most difficult strokes in all of tt. But also to pull it off in this moment, when behind, against a equally skilled oponnent while you're under pressure and 42 years of age! Timo is a true legend! Outstanding what he does in table tennis. Besides that he looks more agile and quick than the last couple of years. His reflexes, fh to bh transition and his overall read on the game are top notch! On the other hand one can clearly see harimoto analysed his style and changed a lot. He can still just bh drive the ball and play fast pace 'like the woman tt'. But he worked hard on his fh topspin close to the table and his topspin counters! Props to his coaces for sensing errors in his game and adapting to the new tt. I really look forward to what he can achieve with his new style ❤

[@ttime9947]

Unexpected and strong forehand flick

[@user-ib7gi8yd7j]

Winning a tournament with a wild card...OMG... How f****g incredible is that! Only Timo is able to pull that off! He is becoming a legend for real!

[@Feelgoodmanager]

buddy he alrdy is a legend for decades

[@tanapol3s]

Timo boll is an example of a good athlete in every way.

[@loukas371]

Unbelievable, I never thought I would see Timo perform at this level again

[@propsandpop9726]

Timo may not be the GOAT, but he is my favorite player of all time! At 42 years of age, and is still playing at this high a level is awe-inspiring! I really hope he goes to the Olympics and win one more metal before retirement.

[@richitrie]

42 years old! It's a sensationell win. Congratulations Timo. You're an inspiration for everyone... 😎👍

[@BadDog69]

There are GOATS, and there are legends. I am more impressed with a legend, especially one at this age.

[@kevinweickert3887]

What Can you say to this man. Shoulder injury, 140th in the World. Finding Form Losing to mediocre Players, 42 Years of Age and still has that desire and will to work hard and make the most of it beating top players on the road to that Title. He is just awesome and a legend. There is literally not enough Credit or words to worship that. Thanks Timo and Congrats to the title.

[@pshanying]

Congratulations, Timo. Excellent performance.

[@0DogissocutE1]

두 선수 모두 훌륭했어요! 티모 볼 축하드립니다.

[@Curcuma50]

bravo Timo Boll ! Je suis français, et vous êtes le plus grand champion de tennis de table de tous les temps. Vous êtes un exemple de sportivité, de force mentale pour tous les jeunes.

[@Nokpest11]

Mais avec les frères Lebruin, la future de tennis de table d'Europe rest a la France. Greetings from Berlin ;)

[@Curcuma50]

@@Nokpest11 😁👍

[@andikarahman9243]

TIMO THE LEGEND

[@anshulgupta9343]

Timos backhand can never go out of fashion

[@jenswinkler2861]

I‘m so happy for Timo! Harimoto played very well too. Congrats to both players. That was a fantastic final!

[@ahmedalperylmaz571]

Thank you so much Timo for loving and making us love this sport. Such a joy seeing you like this 👏👏👏

[@urutoraseven]

The key to Timo Boll’s success on this match is simple, he is not afraid to lose. Harimoto was still shaking after Timo’s comeback on the previous set. Timo Boll not at his prime for obvious reasons, but can still perform very well using all his experience and tactics.

[@andrealeone6542]

Timo the Immortal

[@WuFei0707]

Timo Boll is the comeback king 👑! 🎉🎉 Congratulations! Happy for this legend of table tennis!

[@millottealexandre]

Le come back au 6ème set est incroyable ! Une remontada comme il en a le secret. Il a un mental d'acier ce Timo. Même à son âge il rivalise avec la vitesse d'Harimoto. Il était inarrêtable sur ce tournoi. Après sa dernière blessure, j'avais peur de le voir prendre sa retraite tout doucement mais non... il est toujours là et prêt à mettre à mal les nouvelles générations. Quel athlète, quel pro... et quel plaisir de continuer à le voir évoluer à ce niveau :-)

[@frankenheimer1]

Timo is a living Legend

[@Lawrence21324]

Wow first beat Lin yun ju, then Harimoto Unbelievable congrats Timo !

[@rafaeldoubleyou1767]

also dont forget the world class korean guys. his way was quite hard. I think he defeated like 4 or 5 top20 players?

[@user-gc9ow1qn3n]

Harimoto played really well this man earn my respect 😢

[@edg3lord646]

I love when he looses

[@pleeli213]

Too noisy!!

[@Allwhaika]

Будем благодарны миру за то, что есть столь достойный соперник, как Харимото. Если бы его не было - было бы намного скучнее. Я почти уверен, что Тимо рад рубиться с тем, кто может играть на таком уровне, когда есть с кем всерьёз состязаться. Как же сладка была эта победа для Тимо...

[@jansoriano9362]

Seeing Timo win even with his age is amazing! What a legend!

[@ur4927]

The moment when retired Timo sent 20-year-old Harimoto to retire 😅. Congratulations Timo Magic Boll 💪

[@skil2134]

Congratulations Timo!! You are great table tennis player!

[@marcos.1481]

Bravo Timo, einfach genial wie Du immer wieder zurück kommst, wo man denkt das wars jetzt so langsam...

[@startail401]

Too crazy Timo BOLL!!🎉🎉

[@OEMM71]

Thank you, Timo for showing us that determination and discipline set the path to great achievements, and that age is just a number. Sincere congrats!! 💫👊👊

[@user-ve2de8yi3e]

От Тимо Болла я в восторге. 😮💪👍

[@elmanuboy]

One of the most satisfactory win in a long time. The legend is still alive and kicking!

[@Allwhaika]

Для меня тоже одна из самых удовлетворительных побед.

[@lazydizzy4211]

Timo Magic Boll is back !!!!!!!

[@waqqasmulla5014]

THIS MATCH MADE MY DAY .....BRUHhhhhh

[@juni2242]

legend never die

[@the100thtimelord2]

What a great match between two great players! I wanted Harimoto to win, but Timo was not going to let that happen. We could not have asked for a better final match

[@ClayShentrup]

timo just comes across as one of the nicest most down to earth people you could meet.

[@johnnybowe]

02:35 was incredible. Well done Timo

[@chingis-han]

Тимо Боль легендарный спортсмен! Какой камбэк, какое зрелище!!! Браво👏👍💪

[@Avator806]

Some people told Timo should retire when he lost to duda last week,but this week he won a championship beating world number 7 and 11 proving everyone wrong.What a legend 🏆

[@ravanpee1325]

He should retire to give younger players from Germany a shot on the international level...Boll, Ovtcharow and Co were the gatekeeper so until Dang Qui no younger player was able to establish themselves on an international level..

[@listrahtes]

@@ravanpee1325 there are no players on his level not even close. Boll is the best German player of alltime by far and top 3 all-time from Europe. You dont ask such a legend to retire especially if he is destroying top 10 players at 42. German young guns have enough chances to show themselves but there isn't much talent

[@ravanpee1325]

@@listrahtes Dang Qui, Ovtcharow, Franziska, Duda could all go to the Olympics instead of Boll

[@listrahtes]

@@ravanpee1325 Franziska is several levels beneath Boll and has not developed in years. What an absurd idea 😂In the end the best players will go and that can mean no Boll. He does not have a guaranteed place. Other than Dan no one really showed top potential in 2023. Boll has to repeat similar performances but if he can keep at this level he will go to Olympics in single simple because he is better than the others. Maybe we should send Duda and Franziska to the Olympics single 😆

[@ravanpee1325]

@@listrahtes Dang Qui and Ovtcharow would be best idea at the moment..

[@user-ql8dc8yz7b]

Timo showed that he still has gunpowder in his flasks, well done!

[@semiambidextrous]

That edge ball at 7:26 (2:3, 5:9) was the turning point. 1 mm is enough for changing an entire game. Boll knew that, and used that to turn this around. That is his mental advantage above pretty much anyone out there.

[@Julian-rw5fy]

Congrats to Timo! Great Performance

[@seanwallace5882]

Man cannot stop himself from being a legend.. Excellent comeback and eventual winner 🏆 🥇 🎉

[@muhamadrifqulumam3654]

What a come back

[@tungnguyenvan2298]

Boll is not fighting for medals, he’s fighting for legacy. That’s why I love him.

[@giangmna]

❤My idol❤. 🎉🎉🎉 Congrats to Timo!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@mattma96]

Timo was like... "Could you just take it easy, man...?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@kadaya1102]

Respect to the 42-year-old player, Timo!

[@patriceboubou2498]

Joueur extraordinaire, joueur de légende , Timo Boll!!!👍👍👍👍

[@ariehandoko6806]

I feel that Timo's playing always developing.. what a trully legend he is 👍👍👍💪💪💪💪

[@terry761210]

What an incredible legend🎉

[@Allwhaika]

Спасибо большое, люблю спойлернуть себе хайлайтами.. Обязательно погляжу полный матч. Тимо - красавчик, что победил. Харимото - спасибо тебе за то, что ты есть: ты достойный соперник, чтобы противостоять легенде.

[@kingsleytt211]

Woooow Timo magic boll This is amazing

[@user-dp1rx1vo1d]

티모볼 정말 대단한 선수네요. 실력이 더 늘었어요.

[@alexegus71]

Nice a video without distortion 👏 👏 👏 Timo is Di Best!!!

[@kylinlinux7742]

While the BIG 5 were not there. Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, Wang Chuqin, Liang Jingkun and Lin Gaoyuan. Nothing can diminish Timo Boll's Win. We all know Harimoto cracks. But beating Lin Yun Ju at age 42 is Amazing. That's why the first and only Table Tennis Book I every bought was Timo Boll's book.

[@zottffss]

Timo “Magic” Boll from down 2:3 and 3-8 in game 6. What a comeback

[@offydannerson8049]

It's crazy how apparent the difference in speed has become with Timo and his younger opponents. Harimoto racing left to right and right to left at his side of the table, whereas Timo makes only the necessary steps and gains control with his increadibly clever placement and his variable spin from under the table. And look at the gentle facial expression of "hutspur" Harimoto at the end of the match. Timo may be the most respected pro-player of this sport.

[@MrFirefox]

Wow, its amazing to see him do so well again after last year felt like the end of an era

[@Andrea-gk9vk]

great perspective of the match, keep up

[@adrianedelito6899]

He is so incredible good

[@elangmerah695]

Amazing Timo ❤

[@ConstantijnII]

What a match. I just love watching Timo play.

[@Maodi1982]

Great to see how he adapted his tactic right from the beginning. Almost no sidespin serves. So harimoto couldn't flip the return.

[@mindrover777]

Camera angle is finally fixed. Thanks ITTF

[@phildurre9492]

Timo Boll, legendary!!!

[@yuhani123]

My salute to Timo when he adds information about his lost points at 7:21

[@perthpongtt]

There is no other like him. Pure sportsmanship.

[@7in1]

Good camera angle ❤❤❤❤ FINALLY ❤❤❤❤ Thanks from the heart ❤️❤️❤️

[@woldemarbauer9295]

Ich fasse es nicht! Timo!!! So was von verdient!!! Wow! 🤩

[@kajusappu3934]

What a performance showed by the two great world class TT players

[@nippurdelagash2225]

So happy for Timo!!😊

[@shenqiangshou]

What a legendary come back! You can see last game Harimoto's head was spinning, was not playing up to the same level as the first 3 games.

[@juliuscaesar5001]

Peaple like Timo really makes you love Table tennis congratulations hope he takes this tournament

[@karenlo339]

Amazing Timo👍👍👍

[@robertocalvo934]

Timo the legend

[@gksdjf1998]

Timo Timo Timo Timo ❤

[@emorkTLK]

no words ... too awesome Timo!

[@Franky_1974]

I am at a loss for words. Just nice. Congratulations Timo. Very strong performance!

[@kretekfilter9687]

Timo with his mid-distance control is just pure class.

[@user-pk6rf7xy9x]

축하해요 🎉🎉🎉

[@rjbenedicto-jp4kz]

Still Timo The Comeback King! Di ka pa talo hanggat hindi pa tapos!

[@nicesurprise82]

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Tuniersieg Timo 🎉 Hast es dir mehr als verdient!

[@satishchandran733]

Congrats TIMO. Superb play. Supreme confidence even when chips were. Rose like a phoenix and won👏