Wang Hao (born December 15, 1983 in Changchun) is a Chinese table tennis player. He won the silver medal in men’s singles at the 2004 Summer Olympics Games. He lost to Korean penhold player Ryu Seung Min. He is now the world’s highest ranked player.
Career Update: Since Wang Hao's dominance during the 2008 to mid 2009 era, Wang hasnt been at his best. Its belived he has had a lot of private issues and he had gained a lot of weight since his Olympic Final match in Beijing 2008.
However! Wang Hao is back better then ever and fighting, determined fit. His new rise to World Rank 2 may give him that belief to regain the 1 spot again.
Playing Style: Wang Hao is a right handed penhold player who bought a new style in the game table tennis. It was once thought, penholders had no backhand, but had exceptional forehands. Ryu Seung Min is a clear example of this having one the Olympics in 2004 with only a backhand block.
Wang Hao bought a new shot into the sport known as the RPB. Reverse Penhold Backhand!
This shot was first introduced by head team coach of China, Liu Guoliang. This shot allows Wang Hao to really have a great impact on the ball by both wings.
Hao's compact style and ruthless aggression allows him to dominate his player with his killer forehand and with one of the best backhands in the world. Wang has shown using the reverse side of a penhold bat can really get you places in table tennis. He was ranked 1 on the World rankings between Febuary 2008 to July 2009. Hao regained this postion in May 2009 but then lost it again due to the rise of Ma Long. A record of 27 consectuttive months Wang Hao stayed at the top for.
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