Who Is Ma Long? Age, Biography and Wiki
Born on October 20, 1988, Ma Long is currently 36 years old. He has solidified his position as one of the greatest table tennis players of all time, known for his exceptional skills and sportsmanship. Ma Long began playing table tennis at a young age and, over the years, has amassed numerous titles, consistently ranking among the top players in the world. For detailed information about his career and achievements, you can check his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Table Tennis Player |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 20, 1988 |
| Age | 36 Years |
| Birth Place | Anshan, China |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | China |
Popularity
Ma Long's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Ma Long stands at an impressive height of 1.75 m (5 feet 9 inches) and weighs approximately 70 kg (154 lbs). His athletic build has contributed to his agility and performance on the table tennis circuit.
As the current World Champion, he was slated to participate in the 2016 World Cup in Saarbrücken, Germany, but withdrew a month before the competition, citing exhaustion in addition to waist and knee pain.
He did, however, play in the China Open in Chengdu, where his reasons for withdrawing from the World Cup were brought to light: he barely survived a seven-game semifinal with Zhang Jike and was crushed in a sweep by Fan Zhendong in the finals.
This marked the first time since the 2008 China Open that Ma lost in four games on the ITTF World Tour, excluding a withdraw from the 2014 Qatar Open due to injury. In December, Ma participated in the ITTF World Tour Grand Finals in Doha, Qatar, his last international event of the year.
Although he entered as the first seed, he received a scare in the round of 16 from host nation's Li Ping, a former Chinese National Team member, going down 1–2. However, he won the next three games to take the match in six games, and beat both Wong Chun Ting and Jeoung Young-sik 4–0 to face Fan in the final for the second straight year.
Just like the previous year, Ma clearly started better, winning the first three, before Fan won the next two, including three championship points, to stay in the match. But despite displaying wonderful resilience and brilliance under pressure, the 19-year-old could not extend the match to seven games.
The Dragon closed the year by winning the 2016 ITTF World Tour Grand Finals, his record 5th title in the event, more than any other player. This accomplishment also marked his fifth consecutive major title won. However, that success did not carry over to domestic competitions. Despite his team, Shandong Weiqiao, being ranked No.
1 for much of the 2016 Chinese Super League, they were defeated 3–1 in the semi-finals by Bazhou and rising star Liang Jingkun, who beat Ma 3–1 to decide the match. For his accomplishments in 2016, Ma was named male athlete of the year at the China Central Television (CCTV) Sports Awards Gala in Beijing.
Family, Dating & Relationship status
As of 2025, Ma Long is in a committed relationship with fellow athlete, whose name is kept private. While Ma Long has maintained a level of privacy regarding his personal life, it is known that he enjoys spending time with family and friends. He often shares moments from his life on social media, giving fans a glimpse into his lifestyle beyond the sport.
Ma Long won the German Open in January 2016, going undefeated until the final, where he beat Vladimir Samsonov 4–1. While helping China win the 2016 WTTC over Japan in Kuala Lumpur, he didn't lose a game, which extended his unbeaten streak to three straight World Team Championships.
In March, he reached the final of the Kuwait Open, but was defeated 4–1 by Zhang Jike, who had recently defeated him 5–4 in China's Trials for the 2016 WTTC. However, a week later, he won the Qatar Open by defeating Fan in five games, breaking Wang Liqin's record for most ITTF World Tour singles titles by a Chinese player.
In April, he directly qualified for the Olympic Singles in Rio by winning his section of the Asian Olympic Qualification Tournament, taking down Zhang and then Fan in six and five games respectively. After this, Ma remained world No. 1, despite not participating in another international competition until the middle of June.
Within a span of two weeks, Xu Xin beat him twice, first in the semi-finals of the Japan Open (his second consecutive loss at that station dating back to last year) in six games, and then in the full-stretch final of the Korea Open (Xu had also beaten him the last time he participated at Korea, in the final in 2013).
This was the shortest time between international losses for Ma since 2012 (when he lost to Niwa and Lee).
Net Worth and Salary
Ma Long's net worth is estimated to be around $20 million in 2025. This impressive figure comes from his successful career in table tennis, endorsements, and sponsorships. His salary from the sport, coupled with lucrative deals with brands, has helped him accumulate significant wealth over the years.
Career, Business and Investments
Ma Long's career in professional table tennis began at an early age, and he quickly rose through the ranks to become a world champion. In addition to his sporting success, he has explored various business ventures. By 2025, Ma Long has launched a line of sports equipment and apparel, catering to table tennis enthusiasts worldwide. He is also involved in charitable activities, using his platform to give back to the community.
Ma Long (born 20 October 1988) is a Chinese professional table tennis player. He is a two-time Olympic champion, three-time World Champion, and three-time World Cup champion in men's singles.
Widely regarded as the greatest table tennis player of all time, he is the only male player to complete a career Double Grand Slam as the Olympic gold medalist in men's singles in 2016 and 2020. He is also the only table tennis athlete to win 6 gold medals in summer Olympics — no other table tennis player has more than four.
He holds the record for most Olympic gold medals won by a Chinese athlete.
Social Network
Ma Long is quite active on social media platforms, including Instagram and Weibo, where he shares insights into his life as an athlete. His engaging posts not only include updates on his professional journey but also highlight his personal interests, allowing fans to connect with him beyond the sport.
Despite his up-and-down start to 2017, Ma was given the chance to participate at the world championships held in Düsseldorf from late May to early June. Entering as the No.
1 seed, Ma progressed through the first four rounds without too much trouble, except for a tough six-game match against Sweden's Anton Källberg, who he had never played before. In the quarterfinals, he faced the host nation's Timo Boll, who had played an excellent tournament in front of his home crowd.
He then quickly booked his place in the final by sweeping teammate Xu Xin, who was making his second appearance in a WTTC singles semi-final (he was also swept by Zhang Jike in 2013). The 2017 WTTC men's singles final did not disappoint.
Ma and Fan faced off once again in a major competition, having played each other at least once in every major within the last two years except the Olympics. Fan raced to a 7-1 lead in the first set and took it 11-7.
However, Ma quickly came back to win the next three games (11-3, 11-6, 11-8) and it looked like another five or six game win for the World Champion. But as he had done in their past encounters, the fearless 20-year old rose to the occasion.
He won the fifth and sixth games (11-5, 11-7) to push the match to a seventh game, the first seven game WTTC men's singles final since Ma Lin's and Wang Liqin's legendary clash in 2007. Fan won the first two points of the set, but Ma raced to a 6-3 lead. Unwilling to give in, Fan leveled it at 7-7, then won the next two points on Ma's serve.
Down 7-9 with Fan serving, things did not look good for the Dragon, but he reeled off three in a row to have match point. Afterwards, China's head coach Liu Guoliang remarked that if Fan had chosen a different serve at that crucial juncture at 9-7, he would have had a better chance.
But unlike the 2015 Grand Finals, Ma was not able to capitalize with his serve at 10-9 in the seventh. After two loops, Fan hit a big smash to Ma's wide forehand, which tied it at 10-10. Unfortunately for Fan, he was not able to capitalize with his serve either; his third ball banana flick hit the net and went long.
Leading 11-10, Ma served short to Fan's wide backhand, then smashed it wide down the line to his forehand, securing the point and the title. The win put him on par with Zhang Jike and Ma Lin for the most Grand Slam titles (5) and he became the first male with 10 major titles. This also marked his sixth consecutive major title won.
Since 2015, he had won every major competition he had participated in.
Education
While specific details about Ma Long's education are not widely publicized, it is known that he prioritized his table tennis training from a young age. He has often spoken about the sacrifices made in his early years to focus on his athletic career. Despite this, he understands the importance of education and encourages young athletes to pursue their studies alongside their sports.
