It's been a while since I've seen Ryu play at that level. He just can't do it anymore. Don't know if it's his equipment or his practice schedule, but he's in a free fall where world ranking is concerned.
I think the reason why he stopped playing so good was because he became Olympic Champion, after that he was like ya, I can beat everybody if I want to and stopped practicing as much as he used to before the olympics. Seems very probable.
in korea if you win the gold at the olympics, your career is pretty much over. thats the goal of every player and he got it so he doesnt have to do anything anymore. if u win gold in korea, ppl respect and your like "done." i saw him practice like 2 years ago in korea. his style of playing doesnt last long either. he prob getting ready to retire from interantional play and coach..
his equipment is one reason cuz the speed glue ban affected him a lot and XIOM just... sucks (no offense im korean). if he stayed with butterfly then maybe. hes done. his style of playing is too hard to maintain. hes getting old and his body doesnt follow as much.. he'll prob coach now.
@TTPokemonLover yup. Look at Liqin's game he too has fallen short of his rankings. He has a lot of talent so he can stay in the top 10, but the #1 spot is pretty much impossible without his speed glue.
@Mythyrian without speed glue, the racket lacks in power and Ryu's game is based in power or speed. After the speed glue era all rackets lost a lots of power and gained much control. That's why Ryu's forhand loops arent that effectiv as it was back in the days. If theres is a rubber with the same speed like in the speed glue time, ryu would play like in this match...
@Mythyrian Probably because he already got a gold medal from the Olympics which is the absolute best you can get, he doesn't really need to try hard after that.
epic match!!!
yoloop93 3 months ago
Somedays Ryu seung min was in the top5
DimaKats2 7 months ago
When was this game?
PerfectDiver 11 months ago
Wang Liqin has not respect RSM
TheReplique 1 year ago
Love the reaction from the crowd at 6:10.
Cicano83 1 year ago
I'm amazed at how well Ryu chopped with a Penhold style.
thresholden 2 years ago
好的 好的 好的 不着急 有了 好的!
dschanghsin 2 years ago
only somebody who knows ...
pirateer010 2 years ago
what blade was wang liqin using at that moment?? please can somebody tell me it was DHS Hurricane H-WL blade or it was DHS Hurricane King ??? thanks
pirateer010 2 years ago
Chinnese player are the best of the best in the world .(Y)(Y)
fisnikkozniku 2 years ago
legendary pig sound hahahahaha
yihanglee 2 years ago 11
puréeeeeeeee quel match c'est un truc de fou :-D
leroyping 2 years ago
great match
1TonyXX 2 years ago
One of the best matches I have ever seen.
kunalvaidya84 2 years ago
Amazing match. Great Rallys! 5 stars
Alichechen20 2 years ago
wow wow wow. most amazing match I've seen in a while. Awesome loops and lobbing from ryu.
jamesjyu 2 years ago
It's been a while since I've seen Ryu play at that level. He just can't do it anymore. Don't know if it's his equipment or his practice schedule, but he's in a free fall where world ranking is concerned.
Mythyrian 2 years ago 11
I think the reason why he stopped playing so good was because he became Olympic Champion, after that he was like ya, I can beat everybody if I want to and stopped practicing as much as he used to before the olympics. Seems very probable.
bartek4443 2 years ago
in korea if you win the gold at the olympics, your career is pretty much over. thats the goal of every player and he got it so he doesnt have to do anything anymore. if u win gold in korea, ppl respect and your like "done." i saw him practice like 2 years ago in korea. his style of playing doesnt last long either. he prob getting ready to retire from interantional play and coach..
AngelDevil444 2 years ago
he had surgeon on his knee..several times..i think that 's the biggest reason why he cannot play as before
soongsoong2 2 years ago
his equipment is one reason cuz the speed glue ban affected him a lot and XIOM just... sucks (no offense im korean). if he stayed with butterfly then maybe. hes done. his style of playing is too hard to maintain. hes getting old and his body doesnt follow as much.. he'll prob coach now.
AngelDevil444 2 years ago
@Mythyrian its the speed glue ban i think
TTPokemonLover 1 year ago
@TTPokemonLover yup. Look at Liqin's game he too has fallen short of his rankings. He has a lot of talent so he can stay in the top 10, but the #1 spot is pretty much impossible without his speed glue.
LookB3hindU 1 year ago
@Mythyrian without speed glue, the racket lacks in power and Ryu's game is based in power or speed. After the speed glue era all rackets lost a lots of power and gained much control. That's why Ryu's forhand loops arent that effectiv as it was back in the days. If theres is a rubber with the same speed like in the speed glue time, ryu would play like in this match...
AsiaFighter94 1 year ago
@Mythyrian Probably because he already got a gold medal from the Olympics which is the absolute best you can get, he doesn't really need to try hard after that.
13CatShitOne37 10 months ago
@Mythyrian not his equipment or practising he's just too old.
maxk880 4 months ago
9:50 - 51 haha
chimstership 2 years ago
what's the sound on 7:35???!:D
sallom899 2 years ago 2
its the sound of the legendary lion
Chinesekage 2 years ago
sounds more like the legendary pig xD
ChenWeixing92 2 years ago 2
Lol, funny XD
sallom899 2 years ago
4:45 Nice Play!
YlovesT 2 years ago
Lol, did you mean to point out how he threw his blade?:P
sallom899 2 years ago
lol 7:37
casualcuber 2 years ago
Amazing. =)
latinobandit10000000 2 years ago
wanq liquin at his prime
billalphonso79 2 years ago 2
wanq liquin at his prime
billalphonso79 2 years ago