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In this Korean name, the family name is Joo.
Joo Sae-hyuk
ITTF World Tour 2017 German Open, Magdeburg, Germany, 7 Nov 2017 – 12 Nov 2017, Joo Sae-hyuk
Personal information
Nationality South Korea
Born (1980-01-20) 20 January 1980 (age 46)
Seoul, South Korea
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2]
Weight68 kg (150 lb)[2]
Sport
SportTable tennis
Playing styleShakehand grip
EquipmentBlade: Butterfly Joo Saehyuk Forehand: Tenergy 64 RED Backhand: TSP curl p1r
Highest ranking5 (March 2012)[1]
Current ranking13 (February 2017)
Medal record
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2012 London Team
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2003 Paris Singles
Silver medal – second place 2006 Bremen Team
Silver medal – second place 2008 Guangzhou Team
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Osaka Team
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Doha Team
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Moscow Team
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Dortmund Team
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Kuala Lumpur Team
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2002 Busan Team
Silver medal – second place 2006 Doha Team
Silver medal – second place 2010 Guangzhou Team
Silver medal – second place 2014 Incheon Team
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Doha Mixed Doubles
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Guangzhou Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Incheon Singles
World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Paris Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Atlanta Team
Silver medal – second place 2009 Linz Team
Silver medal – second place 2010 Dubai Team
Silver medal – second place 2011 Magdeburg Team

Joo Sae-hyuk (Korean: 주세혁, Korean pronunciation: [tɕu.se̞.ɦjʌk̚]; born 20 January 1980) is a South Korean former table tennis player and current coach of the Korean national table tennis team. As a singles player, he was a silver medalist at the 2003 World Table Tennis Championships, a bronze medalist at the 2011 Table Tennis World Cup, and a bronze medalist at the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games.[3] In the team event, as a member of the South Korean National Team, he was a silver medalist in the 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014 Asian Games; the 2006 and 2008 World Championships; and the 2012 Summer Olympics.[4]

History

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Joo Sae-hyuk was born in Seoul, South Korea on January 20, 1980.[5] He stands 180cm tall, and weighs 68kg.[2] He first started competing when he was 8 years old. He joined the national team in 2001, and fans began taking an interest in him for his dynamic defensive style.

Between April and May 2012, Joo was diagnosed with Behçet's disease, Although Behcet's disease is known to be incurable, it appears that Joo is still performing well. On the medical side, he relies on glucocorticoids to manage his disease.

Joo retired in 2022 and was appointed the coach of the Korean men's national table tennis team.[6]

Style of Play

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Joo has helped revive the popularity of the defensive style at the professional level.[7] He is one of the few top-ranked players in the world (position 5 in 2012)[8] to play a primarily defensive style, repeatedly returning the ball with heavy backspin on both wings.[9] This has led many to dub him the best defensive player of all time.[9] At the same time, Joo has a powerful topspin forehand that he uses to counterattack when the opportunity may arise.[9] As with many defenders, his long rallies and entertaining style of play have made him a fan favourite. Joo is one of several foreign players in recent years to challenge China's dominance over the sport.[7]

Rankings

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Since June 2003, the International Table Tennis Federation has consistently ranked Joo as one of the 40 best table tennis players in the world after he defeated Ma Lin. Since July 2006, he has been consistently ranked in the ITTF's top 20. His peak rating was at #5, in March 2012.[10]

Coaches

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References

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