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Li Xiaoxia: the case for the GOAT

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    Li Xiaoxia: the case for the GOAT

    China · Born 16 January 1988, Anshan, Liaoning, China · Career 2000s–2017

    Chinese right-hander with a powerful, compact game and strong forehand, who peaked by winning Olympic and world singles titles in 2012 and 2013.

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    Why Li Xiaoxia could be the GOAT

    Li Xiaoxia completed the career Grand Slam and won three Olympic golds, plus singles silver in 2016. She won the Olympic title in 2012 against Ding Ning in China's toughest era. Her powerful game made her a big-match player.

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    Li Xiaoxia is #14 of 15 in the fan ranking, with a 0–2 head-to-head record from 18 Women's table tennis votes. See the full Women's table tennis GOAT ranking

    Li Xiaoxia head to head

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