Know Thy Enemy - Kim Kyung Ah

In our first article of the Know Thy Enemy series, we will be introducing to you the highest ranked non-chinese paddler, Kim Kyung Ah!

Known as the world's best defensive player, Kim Kyung Ah has been constantly ranked as the world's top 20 player since 2003. Her consistent defensive play has caused misery to many notable players.

Partnering Park Mi Young in the doubles, they form one of the best doubles pair in the world. The duo has won many medals at world class events such as the World Championships and Pro Tour Grand Finals.

Name: Kim Kyung Ah
Date of Birth: 25 May 1977
Place of Birth: Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Nationality: Republic of Korea
Current World Ranking: 5
Best World Ranking: 4 (August 2010)
Playing Style: Right Handed, Classic, Defensive
Forehand: Inverted
Backhand: Long Pimples

Major Sporting Achievements:
2004 Olympic Games – Women’s Singles – Bronze
2007 World Championships – Women’s Doubles – Bronze
2007 World Team Cup – Women’s Team - Silver
2008 Olympic Games – Women’s Team – Bronze
2009 World Championships – Women’s Doubles – Bronze
2010 World Team Cup – Women’s Team - Bronze
2011 World Championships – Women’s Doubles – Bronze
2012 World Team Championships – Women’s Team – Bronze

Statistics Against Wang Yuegu (0 win, 4 losses)
2012 World Team Championships – Loss
2010 Japan Open – Loss
2008 Pro Tour Grand Finals – Loss
2008 Women’s World Cup – Loss

Statistics Against Feng Tianwei (4 wins, 1 loss)
2012 Brazil Open – Win
2012 Japan Open – Win
2012 World Team Championships – Win
2009 Women’s World Cup – Loss
2009 China Open – Win

Statistics Against Li Jiawei (2 wins, 0 loss)
2012 Chile Open – Win

2010 Japan Open – Win