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| Full name | JOO Se Hyuk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | South Korea | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing style | Shakehand grip | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | 7 (August 2009)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | January 20, 1980 Seoul |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb; 10.7 st)[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Joo Se-Hyuk (born January 20, 1980 in Seoul) is a South Korean table tennis player who has revolutionized the way players think about the defensive style.[2][3] He was the finalist at the 2003 World Table Tennis Championships and is a member of the South Korean National Team.[4]
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Joo Se-Hyuk uses a defensive table tennis style that throws opponents off their game completely. Utilizing a series of defensive chops, he puts well-placed shots onto the opponent's side from enormous distances, combining placement with massive amounts of spin. Joo Se-Hyuk also uses a strong forehand topspin loop, and occasionally drives, to quickly counterattack an opponent. His dramatic and usually dynamic maneuvers across the table enable him to cover large areas, making him less prone to attack. Joo Se-Hyuk is one of the few defensive players to consistently rank in the International Top 10.
Joo Se-Hyuk was born in Seoul, South Korea on January 20, 1980.[3] He stands 180 cm tall, and weighs 60 kg.[3] He enjoys playing billiards, and first started competing when he was 8 years old. Becoming a national team player in 2001, fans began taking an interest in him for his dynamic defensive style.