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Liu Shiwen: the case for the GOAT

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    Liu Shiwen: the case for the GOAT

    China · Born 12 April 1991, Fushun, Liaoning, China · Career 2000s–2025

    Chinese right-hander with fast, aggressive play and a strong forehand, a fixture at the top of the women's game for more than a decade.

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    Why Liu Shiwen could be the GOAT

    Liu Shiwen holds the record of five World Cup singles titles, spread across a decade. She finally won the world title in 2019 after years of near misses. Her speed made her one of the most exciting players of her era.

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    Liu Shiwen is #1 of 15 in the fan ranking, with a 4–0 head-to-head record from 18 Women's table tennis votes. See the full Women's table tennis GOAT ranking

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