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.

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

What an absolute legend he is

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

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.

Timo is just absurd for his age

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 👍

Timo and Adam, the best combo :)

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!

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

14:26 GODDAMN

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!

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!

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!

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

What a likeable and incredible player and person 👍🤗

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. :)

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

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.

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, what a legend! So happy for him.

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

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

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

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

Timo Boll is a fighter! He is my hero.

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

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

Toll gemacht. Und starke Nerven behalten!🎉

Still phenomenal, after all these years of his career.

Amazing game! Congrats Timo!😉

how can you not love Timo Boll?

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

The legend continues!

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.

Legend is still in fight. Great job, Timo!

Absolut stunning match 🎉 Grande Timo 🏆🏓

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.

Toujours là le Timo... Une légende!

Nice Match. Congrats Timo

Great play, Timo Boll!!!

Bravo Mr Magic TImo!

Timo is still Legend like Waldner

Everyone loves Timo 😁

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

Oldie but goodie, Timo Boll😁

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!!

timo. permanent class.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Timo! Super Spiel!🎉

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.

Incredible Timo

Красавчик!😊

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.

timo you're a pure genius

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

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

Der Wahnsinn Timo, Bravo!

Good job

Unreal performance

Timo is backkkkk

Goooo Timo.

Wow❤❤❤❤❤

Congratulacion timo boll nice win

Timo has been playing better games as he grows older

Вот так продолжают быть легендой, супер Тимо Болл

Timo , the come back Giant with titanium tenacity .

есть еще порох)

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

Wspaniałe zwycięstwo Timo👏👍🏓

Timo all respect

Wow wow wow GZ Timo

Boll is a Legend

Тимо Боль сыграл классно

Go go Timo!

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

Timo we still believe in you!

Wow Timo🤯👍💪👍💪

This was the Olympia Ticket for Timo

Timo ❤

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

Легенда! Даже и добавить нечего

Coolz!

Timo!!!

Timo magic boll

Timobollutionary!!! Next match!!

Timo magic Bool

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

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

Crispy, Herr Boll. Crispy.

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

Grande Boll!

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

What is a "bottle challenge serve" Adam?

Congrats Timo! Just curious what’s the reason behind the service fault?

I hope Adam Bobrow would never stop commentating

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

The Goat!!

how old is Timo now? what a game!

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.