MICHAEL MAZE - EUROPEAN CHAMPION 2009
Maze vs. Europe 16-0.
Maze won 16 single games in a row.
“This has been the championships of my career. I played the best table tennis in my life in Stuttgart. This is the best Maze ever” says the European Champion Michael Maze.
Maze took the title European Champion after he defeated the Austrian former World Champion, Werner Schlager, in the finale 4-1 after he eliminated the German favorite and defending European Champion, world’s number nr. 3, Timo Boll 4-3 in the semi-finale. Maze also played a fantastic role in Denmark’s journey to the silver in Team’s Event.
When Maze defeated Timo Boll he prevented him from clinching third title in a row. Michael Maze just confirmed his dominance that already was seen in the Team’s Event in Stuttgart. “That is why I am here. That is what makes me want to get out of bed and practice every day – the joy of playing in the final and winning big matches. I enjoy my game. When I was younger I wanted to enter the top 10 in the world rankings, but now big Events are more important. I do not care about rankings, I enjoy playing finals.”
When asking Maze about his goals for the future he replays:” I want to keep improving my game. I want to be much faster. When I play fast, as I did against Timo, it shows how lethal my balls are. So far, I have improved my backhand a lot. I knew I had to do it. Last time when I played against Boll I was sure that I had to work on my backhand if I ever wanted to beat him. The last couple of months I worked every day on that segment of my game.”
In 2004 Maze won the bronze at the Olympic Games in Athens in doubles, he has bronze from the World Championships 2005 and European Championships in 2007. With Denmark, he clinched gold in Aarhus 2005 at the European Championships.
Between glory moments, Michael has had tough times with back injuries. “When I am fully fit and injury free there is no limit for me. I play as good as my body lets me. I have had 16 or 17 months of good training not interrupted by injuries and the result of that is fantastic.”
Maze European Champion 2009
Comments:
Posted by
Sjaak
on
Sep 21st, 2009
Congrats, u deserved it most. Keep it up!
Posted by
vxbob
on
Sep 21st, 2009
Congratulations with your fantastic performance from Belgium.and next, go and eat the Chinese !!
Posted by
joysweet
on
Sep 21st, 2009
I think the world ranking is important,too. And I believe you will enter top 10 next month!
Posted by
basti
on
Sep 21st, 2009
Congratulation Michael.The games you are played, were fantastic.
After you won against timo, i know that you are the european champion 2009.
Really Good!!
i see all games in the tv and much scenes helps me in my own game
Posted by
danny
on
Sep 21st, 2009
Hey.Congratulation for the fantastic championships in Stuttgart. I saw nearly all of your games live. When I heard that you play in final against W.Schlager, I knew that you win. After you have already win in the Team games (Austria) against W.Schlager. This was also a fantastic match, which I saw live in the "Porsche Arena".
I wish you much continued success.
Posted by
Guillermo
on
Sep 21st, 2009
Hello Michael,Congratulations!!!
Surely you played your best table tennis! I am amazed by your sidespin backhand. Incredible. Your ball feeling is unrivaled.
Regards,
Guillermo
Posted by
Kieran
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Sep 22nd, 2009
Well done michael! I watched your matches on TV in the UK and it was the first i have seen you play. I have heard of you but when i saw you play i was in awe at your shots. A truly skilled player.Congratulations from sunny England!
Posted by
Martin UKTT player
on
Sep 22nd, 2009
The best player in Europe won the European Championships! Even before this deserved win you are the best player to watch, your variety of shotmaking is amazing and is great for TT that you won, many people love the style you bring to the table. I love the backhand that you have improved and your forehand hooked sidespin/topspin loop has no rival. I like that you attacked the Boll backhand more and stayed a bit closer to table although we all love to see you lobbing from back of court, tiring the other players out and then hitting a lethal winner! I wish you more success and I am sure with your continued improvements it will happen! Fantastic performance!
Posted by
Martin UKTT player
on
Sep 22nd, 2009
The best player in Europe won the European Championships! Even before this deserved win you are the best player to watch, your variety of shotmaking is amazing and is great for TT that you won, many people love the style you bring to the table. I love the backhand that you have improved and your forehand hooked sidespin/topspin loop has no rival. I like that you attacked the Boll backhand with powerful shots and stayed a bit closer to table although we all love to see you lobbing from back of court, tiring the other players out and then hitting a lethal winner! I wish you more success and I am sure with your continued improvements it will happen! Fantastic performance!
Posted by
Maddin from Frankfurt / GER
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Sep 22nd, 2009
Glückwunsch Michael, hast ein tolles Turnier in Stuttgart gespielt, hoffentlich sind demnächst die Chinesen dran. Viel Glück weiterhin.
Posted by
Sonja
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Sep 22nd, 2009
congrats michael!you were simply the best player this time. that's why i had a bet on you! so, thanks for winning!^^
Posted by
MMBigFan
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Sep 22nd, 2009
Finally you are not "Serious" injured in a big event in Europe.I was there, live, when you played Suss and Boll in the Teams, your performance was awesome!
Your Backhand is the best in Europe at the moment^^
I'm watching you very much on the internet, and that's already very impressive, but in the real you are not normal, sooooo spectacular!
After the teams, I knew it.
Right after the teams I sended a message^^
Beating Boll 2 times in a Tournament and leading 3-0 in the semis says enough, you are FAR the best player in Europe.
I think you are ready for the Chinese:D
Congrats Michael, I'll always believe in you!
Posted by
Mette B
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Sep 23rd, 2009
Hej Michael,hjerteligt tillykke med sejren! En dansk europamester i bordtennis - det er da for vildt!!!
Stort og varmt TILLYKKE!
Posted by
Kelvin
on
Sep 23rd, 2009
Mr maze you deserve to win the european championship after shows improvement in both the ultization of backhand stroke and pendulum serve...kudos
Posted by
Martijn
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Sep 23rd, 2009
Hey Michael,Becease I have am injury, I have watched all the games on the internet. You played verry well! I was a big fan of you but I am a bigger fan now!
Congratulations with your European Titel and I wish you a lot of success for the rest of your carreer!
Ciao,
Martijn (The Netherlands)
Posted by
Martin
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Sep 23rd, 2009
hi mick,my tackiness is same like yours only that iam right handed..i really can imagine that your backhandtraining was the key to beat timo...
youre such an fine footworker and you have an brachial forehand...and i think if you can play your backhand constantely on this high level you played in stuttgart 2009************you will have a seven set final with ma lin or wang hao in ISTANBUL 2009...good luck to you and your european team
MArtin from Hannover
Posted by
Martin
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Sep 24th, 2009
Yo Maze. Det var en fornøjelse at sidde ring-side i stuttgart og se dig spille det bedste bordtennis du nogensinde har spillet. Fantastisk oplevelse. Den bliver svær at toppe :)
Posted by
bOOm
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Sep 24th, 2009
Bravo Michael! Bravo!Equipment?
Posted by
Benno
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Sep 24th, 2009
@bOOm: I believe maze is using Bryce Speed on both sides for some time now. Also he has started using Timo Boll Spirit blade, very similar to BTY Maze blade, but in my oppinion better feel and a bit slower.
Posted by
Michael Maze
on
Sep 24th, 2009
Hi everyone,Thanks a lot for all your nice comments, it means a lot to me. When I arrived to Denmark my family, frieds and press was waiting in the airport it was a bit overwelming:-)
I spend the last couple of days relaxing, seeing friends, talking with the press and having a lot of massage. I can feel on my body that I have been playing a lot of matches lately, so it was nice just to take it easy for some days.
On Friday it time to play the first Champions League of the season. I am really looking forward to this tournament, and think we got a great team. Hope to see you in Roskilde and around. For tickets to Roskilde go to www.billetnet.dk
Do also take a visit to my auction site: www.mazeauction.com I think its quite cool.
Take care and see you soon
Michael
Posted by
Ji-Soo
on
Sep 24th, 2009
G'day MichaelAs my favourite player, I enjoy watching your matches more than anyone else's. Your style is so unpredictable and dynamic...and just plain fun! Also, your backhand has come a long way. Every now and then you hit a backhand that just makes my jaw drop to the floor. Whenever I hit a great backhand from midcourt, I like to say "that was almost Michael Mazesque!"
Cheers and I'm sure you'll go on to bigger and better things yet!
Ji-Soo
Posted by
nlbils
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Sep 24th, 2009
Hi,Michaelhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbpRt4pgVu8
godd !!
Posted by
Igor
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Sep 25th, 2009
JUst a trial message to check up the system workability.
Posted by
Julius
on
Oct 02nd, 2009
Congratulations ! To beat world class players is really a big time achievement.
Posted by
Anna
on
Oct 07th, 2009
I watched you playing in Stuttgart! I like it that you play with such great defensive lobbers! Keep it up! You deserve it!
Anna from Germany
Posted by
Jonathan Michel
on
Oct 11th, 2009
Måske LYKØNSKNINGER, jeg håber, at de nu også stadig vinde med wm næste år mod tilfaelde af Boell på hver have dem, at tingene for det kan jeg Dem gange igen med højt 12 I Stuttgard se.
Deres største ventilator
Jonathan
Posted by
Michaela
on
Oct 19th, 2009
Hej Michael,I have watched all the games on tv. The best player in Europe won the European Championships! The games you are played, were fantastic!! Amazing!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!! Maybe you remember me from the times I were in Düsseldorf at your matches with Borussia Düsseldorf!?!?:)
Congrats Michael, I'll always believe in you!!!
Take care and hope to see you soon..
Lots of love..
Michaela from Germany
Posted by
Dan from Russia
on
Nov 02nd, 2009
My congratulation Michael. You are the best!
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Philipp
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Dec 05th, 2009
Very nice style ;)
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Philipp
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Dec 05th, 2009
very nice style ;)
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