FULL MATCH | Timo BOLL vs LIN Shidong | MS R16 |  

Unreal how good Timo can still play! 😮👏Fantastic match from him! Hope he keeps going forward in this tournament.

What an absolute legend he is

The Legend did it again. On my way back after a miserable day, and suddenly filled with joy for Timo.

Justice was served in the 4th set at 7:8 against Boll. The umpire did 100% the right thing. It's extremely rare to see Boll complain that intense and his reason was absolutely justified. Thank you umpire, you finally got it right.

no more people saying Timo should retire? Where are you guys?

Great commentary from Adam once again! Filled with needed bits of history and considering the fact that a lot of viewers could be new to the sport 👍

World class since 25 years! It's magic. Timo, you have impressed me for so long and do it every (game)day. Congrats, champ!

What an exciting game. I loved the fault point for the illegal serve! I feel like we need more of that for players, who clearly aren't following the rules. I was scared the frustration of Timo overwhelms him, but he is indeed an expert in rage control. Always coming back, no matter how hard the match is!

Timo and Adam, the best combo :)

That's incredible!! Well played Timo! And that forehand where he almost seems to be doing a windup and snapping the wrist is a beauty to watch!

The guy on the 🎤 mic is amazing. He is as good as Timo at what he is doing. 👍👏👏

As Chinese fan, LIN Shidong is my favorit young player. I would be really sad, if he loses any game. But this time is Ok, because the opponent is TIMO BOLL 😂 Herzlichen Glückwunsch an Timo!

Timo is just absurd for his age

What a likeable and incredible player and person 👍🤗

14:26 GODDAMN

True fans know that Timo is a Legend and that age doesn’t matter for that guy. So much respect ❤

Тимо красавчик, что творит в свои годы. Раздавил молодое китайское дарование своим опытом. :)

First and foremost, congrats to Timo, he worked hard for the win! It’s a privilege to still watch him on the court. Now for the service issue. Although Timo was frustrated with Lin’s serve and rightfully so, the umpire should have dealt with the issue long before the 8:7 point. Penalizing Lin, or any athlete at such a crucial point of the game heavily disrupts the flow of the match and the players, especially after a timeout called BY Lin. Yes, the umpire has warned Lin previously, but also has turned a blind eye to the service until it was absolute crunch time for Lin. Timo called it at 4:4 of the third game; until 8:7 of the fourth Lin used the shovel serve. The penalization was the correct call, just call it earlier.

Timo is really the Beast, he's truly an inspiration to us

Timo, what a legend! So happy for him.

Timo Boll is a fighter! He is my hero.

As an older player myself this is just so cool to witness 🔥

so happy for Timo. Love watching him play. I think that Butterfly should use this match clips to promote the Dignics 09c spin capability. In the first half of the match, Timo just wins so many points due to the spin. Lin kept blocking the balls out or when Lin tries to counter, the balls fly out. 09c is a spiny rubber.

Timo is a showcase for the people over 30-35, who tells that they are too old for the table tennis. They are shocked, when I tell that Timo is still in shape.

Timo“Magic“ Boll and Adam „The Snake“ Bobrow❤️

"🎉❤That look. Screen shot it and make a..." I love that one.

so much respect. timo is just massive. the german wall 🖤

Тімо молодець!!🔥 Легенда!В свої 43 роки так грати🙏🔥🏓

Toujours là le Timo... Une légende!

This is a match that every advanced player should watch. It will be studied and shown millions of times by Chinese coaches - millions of times !! Timo is smooth as silk on all dimensions - Tactics, Technical, Mental and Physical. I can only imagine how many more brilliant players could benefit from his coaching talent !! (Like Jorgen P., Ma Lin, Rossi, etc). Timo has proven over and over again that he can turn a match around in a blink of an eye. (ex: Lin G. Y. - 10-6 in a final and lost it) Kudos to Lin to be able to play so strong at his age. I love his demeanor ... so mature -and he will win many many finals !! Kudos to the ref, as they must put the pressure, so players don't take it to that type of "dirty" tactical level. Kudos to YOU TIMO ! Just inspiring to watch.

Still phenomenal, after all these years of his career.

Timo Boll is like a wine! He get better as times goes

Timo and Adam still on the rising tide 😎😎 But to me the highlight of the match is the top-spin lobs by Shidong. Amazing rally.

Absolut stunning match 🎉 Grande Timo 🏆🏓

Вау, вот это да-а-а-а)) нет слов, одни эмоции!!! Тимо просто бог

He s the most expérienced player right now , what an Amazing match

Can't wait for Timo Boll to reclaim the no. 1 spot in 2067!

how can you not love Timo Boll?

Timo demonstrates 2 VERY IMPRESSIVE things in all his matches in the last few years: 1. The sheer amount of experience of the man. I mean when the opponent hits the ball, I instantly feel that Timo has already seen this exact return, with the exact amount of spin, power, placement a million times and he can win points just by selecting the "right response" to the shot. 2. The way he continuously refines his technique. I mean in this match, his movement, and shots were better than ever, it really shows how he never settles for a certain level of play, and he is constantly pushing himself to become even more skilled. A true testament of how humility and the principle of lifelong learning applies to all human activities. No one would think you can play like this at his age, but he's not having any of that! He doesn't care about what anyone thinks, he is focusing on himself and his technique. And he will NEVER STOP! Timo, you are a true inspiration for many many of us! Keep it up!

Timo is still Legend like Waldner

Toll gemacht. Und starke Nerven behalten!🎉

Legend is still in fight. Great job, Timo!

timo. permanent class.

Timo , the come back Giant with titanium tenacity .

Nice Match. Congrats Timo

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Timo! Super Spiel!🎉

Amazing game! Congrats Timo!😉

Great play, Timo Boll!!!

The legend continues!

Вот так продолжают быть легендой, супер Тимо Болл

Тимо не в себе в хорошем смысле довно я не видел его таким👍✊💯🔥

Oldie but goodie, Timo Boll😁

Everyone loves Timo 😁

great fast play of Timo. Spin is easy for him. Amazing Combination today!

The warning on the serve of Lin was warranted and should have come earlier. Still, he kept on doing it to some extent. Good old Timo. Congrats

Bravo Mr Magic TImo!

Timo is exposing the blatant CNT cheatery and the WTT's complacency, we ALL know their services are plain WRONG, specially Wang Chuqin's services. Thanks a lot sir for the ethics you bring back to this game !

Unreal performance

Тимо Боль сыграл классно

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!!

Sounds crazy I know but Timo has to be the most intelligent playing guy in the last decades. Incredible how he is able to adapt and read an opponent. At a clear power disadvantage but still puts on such a performance vs a cheating Shidong that just had destroyed Fan Zhendong. Incredible. This has to be the guarantee for him playing at the Olympics. World class top 5 level of play by him.

Timo has been playing better games as he grows older

Легенда! Даже и добавить нечего

timo you're a pure genius

Охренеть. 1 ракетку выиграл. а старичка не одолел. Не ну Болл конечно капитальный красавчик на все времена в 43 года молодых топовых китайцев выигрывает

Der Wahnsinn Timo, Bravo!

Adam's comment on 8:03 👄 Shidong. Amazing match👏

Love chinese style to play tt...but ❤ Timo winning like an true winner!

This was the Olympia Ticket for Timo

Lin started too slow, too casual. Giving away points. Boll has a lot of spin. Hope he learned.

Красавчик!😊

Timo all respect

Incredible Timo

Timo is backkkkk

Lol, almost every serve Lin Shidong threw the ball slightly backward, shielding the ball with his body or shoulder, and he acted like he was surprised when the umpire finally called it fault? That toss and serve motion by Lin was not an accident, it's by design. I am glad the umpire finally called it. The better player in this match, Timo Boll deserved the win in spite of the unfair serve from his opponent throughout the match.

should have been 3-0 for Timo. I don't understand why umpires don't fault a player multiple times when they make the same serve over and over again. Like come on it was clearly hidden. Timo showing a lot of sportmanship to not complain more. He proves speed and power is not a must to be a good player. 43 years old and world class.

Rank #18 and 18yrs old VS Rank #43 at 43yrs old

Timo we still believe in you!

LIN Shidong beat 2023 world no. 1 but lost to 2003 world no.1 in 3 days

ТИМО -ГИГАНТ мысли , отец немецкой демократии. (Н.Т. конечно).

Goooo Timo.

есть еще порох)

Wow❤❤❤❤❤

Congratulacion timo boll nice win

Lin beats Fan, but Timo beats Lin! What a hot development. And Ma long lost to Franziska.

Boll is a Legend

What is a "bottle challenge serve" Adam?

Wspaniałe zwycięstwo Timo👏👍🏓

Timobollutionary!!! Next match!!

Timo magic Bool

Incredible come back to the top players, Timo🎉 1th wish felix win the tornament 2th wish : european final 3th wish : a lot of european players in top 10 🤠

In the Ossar Omar game, the celebration was cut short by the edition of the competition. With Timo Boll's victory, the edition stopped celebrating. How ridiculous is that.

The Goat!!

Wow Timo🤯👍💪👍💪

Timo magic boll

how old is Timo now? what a game!

Good job

LSD didn't need to pull those illegal services at all. He could have used the standard service the entire game and drag it long and still win. Now he shot himself in da foot.

Go go Timo!

Lin has a low world ranking for a reason, even though he just beat Fan Zhendong. He is playing a totally different game than yesterday. He either loses confidence when facing a foreign player, or played so well against Fan just because he was too familiar with him. Thumbs up to Timo Boll though.