Whenever we hear his name in the court, we remind ourselves about how powerful his backhand is and how he is able to successfully manipulate his opponent.
Taufik was born in Indonesia and has won the Indonesian Open 6 times.
Wikipedia
"Hidayat's qualities are his backhand (he is arguably most famous for his backhand smash, which has been recorded at over 200 km/h), forehand drop shot (reverse slice in particular), forehand jump smash (a men's singles world record, 305kph at the 2006 World Championships against Ng Wei), net-play, smooth footwork and occasional deceptive shots (such as his fake smash and fake drive, both of which he plays as drop shots). He has weaknesses in is his propensity to make errors, his impatience with loud crowds and his penchant for returning a net shot with a net shot, even when the opponent is dangerously close to the net. He is also remarked on for having a level of physical fitness (with particular reference to stamina) below that of most elite players. His style mirrors Zhao Jianhua to some reviewers. Hidayat is known for his relaxed smooth playing style, who sometimes relies on very unconventional (even miraculous) shots to compete against the top players. His lack of consistency and mental fortitude are often points of criticism."
But let's not get all too wordy and actualy prove how strong his backhand is.
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