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Kong Linghui: the case for the GOAT

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    Kong Linghui: the case for the GOAT

    China · Born 18 October 1975, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China · Career 1990s–2000s

    Chinese shakehand player known for classic technique and a smooth all-round game, who partnered Liu Guoliang in a great doubles team and later coached China's women.

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    Why Kong Linghui could be the GOAT

    Kong Linghui became only the third player to complete the career Grand Slam, after Waldner and Liu Guoliang. He won the world title at 19 and Olympic gold in Sydney, plus doubles crowns with Liu. His shakehand technique became a model for China's next generation.

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    Kong Linghui is #8 of 18 in the fan ranking, with a 2–1 head-to-head record from 56 Men's table tennis votes. See the full Men's table tennis GOAT ranking

    Kong Linghui head to head

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