Joo Se-Hyuk
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| Full name | JOO Se Hyuk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality |  South Korea |
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| Playing style | Shakehand grip | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | 5 (March 2012)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | January 20, 1980 Seoul |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb; 10.7 st)[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Joo Se-Hyuk (born January 20, 1980 in Seoul) is a South Korean table tennis player who has revolutionized the way players think about the defensive style.[2][3] He was the finalist at the 2003 World Table Tennis Championships and is a member of the South Korean National Team.[4]
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[edit] Style of Play
Joo Se-Hyuk uses a defensive table tennis style that throws opponents off their game completely. Utilizing a series of defensive chops, he puts well-placed shots onto the opponent's side from enormous distances, combining placement with massive amounts of spin. Joo Se-Hyuk also uses a strong forehand topspin loop, and occasionally drives, to quickly counterattack an opponent. His dramatic and usually dynamic maneuvers across the table enable him to cover large areas, making him less prone to attack. Joo Se-Hyuk is one of the few defensive players to consistently rank in the International Top 10.
[edit] Tournament History and Credentials
- 2001 ITTF World Championships, Top 150 overall
- 2002 Asian Games, 2nd overall
- 2003 ITTF World Championships, Men's Singles finalist, Runner-up[3]
- 2006 Internationally ranked 15th overall as of January 2006[5]
- 2006 ITTF Korean Open, Men's Singles 1st[3]
- 2011 Men's World Cup Bronze Medalist
- 2012 Ranked #5 in the world as of March 2012 (his highest ranking to date)
[edit] Coaches
- Yang Ki-Ho- Personal Coach
- Yoo Nam-Kyu- National Coach
- Kim Taek-Soo- National Coach
[edit] Life History
Joo Se-Hyuk was born in Seoul, South Korea on January 20, 1980.[3] He stands 180 cm tall, and weighs 60 kg.[3] He enjoys playing billiards, and first started competing when he was 8 years old. Becoming a national team player in 2001, fans began taking an interest in him for his dynamic defensive style.
[edit] References
- ^ "World ranking Record for JOO Se Hyuk (KOR)". ittf.com. http://www.ittf.com/ittf_ranking/world_ranking_per_name.asp?Siniors=1&Player_ID=104212. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ^ a b c "JOO Se Hyuk". ittf.com. http://www.ittf.com/biography/biography_web_details.asp?Player_ID=104212. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "JOO Se Hyuk (KOR)". euroasia-ettu.com. http://www.euroasia-ettu.com/player_detail2.php?s=10&id_p=7. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
- ^ "JOO Se Hyuk (KOR)". ittf.com. http://www.ittf.com/ittf_stats/All_events3.asp?ID=3308. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ STIGA World Rating
