Tai Tzu-ying
Olympic silver 2020. Wrist-deception player; longest-reigning WS #1.
Wrist deception · trick-shot specialist
b. 1994
162 cm
- 2020 Olympic silver
- Longest-reigning women's singles #1 in BWF history
- Three-time All England Champion
- Two-time Asian Games gold
Racquet
Victor Jetspeed S 12 II
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String
Victor VBS-66N
Victor team page (web-verified 2026-05-18)
Taiwan's GOAT — held BWF WS #1 ranking longer than anyone in BWF history. Doesn't beat opponents with power; beats them with disguise. Every drop, slice, and net shot looks identical until the racquet face turns at the last frame. Retired from international play in late 2024.
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