What Star Players Say in Table Tennis WorldsFollowing are quotes by star players in the World Table Tennis Championships on Friday:Vladimir Samsonov (Belarus) after losing to Kong Linghui (China) : "I was really trying in the first two games -- but somehow I just couldn't win the points. At the end of the last game luck was not on my side -- I really felt ready to play more, now I must go home." Kong Linghui (China) after beating Vladimir Samsonov: "Samsonov's change of tactics in the third game surprised me. When he is leading he plays more aggressive, and then he is a very difficult opponent." Lin Ling (China) after beating Kim Yun Mi (DPR Korea): "I am happy with the victory. I started out a little nervous, but once I got used to her different style it was easy to encounter." DPR Korean coach Lee Hyung Il after his player Kim Yun Mi's defeat: "She should have remained calmed instead of panicking." Wang Liqin (China) after beating Kim Taek Soo (South Korea): "I was very well prepared mentally for this game, and I felt sure I would win. I didn't make many mistakes." Chiang Peng-Lung (Chinese Taipei) after beating Liu Guoliang ( China): "I realized that Liu was using fast services to make up for not being comfortable with the new large ball. After that it was a matter of getting used to it and hitting back with my backhand. In the fourth game I became too eager to finish it off." Liu Guoliang after losing to Chiang Peng-Lung: "It was really a pity that I couldn't profit from coming back in the fourth game. I thought I got control, but when I had 19-17 Chiang against became more aggressive. To be honest, at this World Championships I haven't been my best." |
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