German Open 2013 Highlights: Dimitrij Ovtcharov vs Masato Shiono

Review all the highlights from the Dimitrij Ovtcharov vs Masato Shiono Men´s Singles Round 3 Match from the ITTF 2013 German Open
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[@123456783987]

What an awesome and intense thriller. This is the best match i've ever seen by Shiono. Some fantastic rallies and beautiful skills from the Japanese. Dima absolutely played at his limit. Both are in a fantastic shape this time. Thanks for sharing ;)

[@manos.bersos]

One of the Best Matches EVER !!!!!!!!!!!! Both of them were amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ttbrat1272]

Leading 9-6 in the seventh game, I really thought MS will win. CONGRATS!!! to both players for a very fun-tastic and enjoyable match. I hope MS would play more tournaments so we can watch him more often.

[@WorthlessGeek]

This reminds me of old matches, of the 38mm ball and speed glue, Sriver, Mark V and 729. When consistency and variation ruled as much as power and speed. Rallies were much longer, the ball didn't drop as fast so short and long pips were easier to use, and players were taught to control the ball with 1.0-1.5mm rubber. This match is the best I've seen in a while, because it boiled down to a game with simple rules- be more consistent than the opponent, don't rush, keep a level head. Ovtcharov couldn't easily overpower Shiono, and Shiono couldn't easily chop Ovtcharov to death- a true game of skill.

[@tehutehu2123]

この試合は、いつもみるとワクワクする

[@cllllllllll]

One of the fiercest attack VS one of the sturdiest defense! Like hitting the hardest shield with the hardest sword. What an outcome! Tho I still can't enjoy one quiet match with Ovtcharov yet. But Shiono! What a player!

[@georgehonyashiki]

This is one of greatest match I ever seen this year!

[@GtheRushSP]

Dima is weak against choppers but he got over that in this match. Damn great and gutsy performance in the end. #1 european indeed. At 6-9 down in final set, he was still attacking like crazy. Credits to shiono for keeping the ball in play.

[@BestEquipmentShots]

Greatest match I've ever seen! Shiono is incredible I've never seen anything like him!

[@eskimokiss848]

Masato shiono amazing match such a shame you didn't finish it off in the 5th credit to Dimitrij. my favourite player along with Gionis and Joo amazing chopping skills

[@tiagoferreira691]

Respect to Masato Shiono! Amazing match! Very well played by both. Dima's on fire!

[@99ttking]

really amazing, one of the best games i've ever watched, strong dima after a 6:9 in the 7th set... :)

[@whatscreenname]

What is going on with this horrible quality video put out by the ITTF Official Channel? Even the cheapest phones now record in HD. Get with the times ITTF

[@marciovinicius862]

In my opinion If Ovtcharov had chosen the classical tatics of service against long pips ( long on the bakhand side or short on the forehand side) he would have won much more easily. His services variations with side spins actually played againts him. The other player didn't have any problem receiving them with the long pips and the service return was always complicated for Ovtcharov to deal with.

[@HKStephen168]

What a great match! No wonder Shiono's world ranking went from 188 to 26 in 10 months! Anyone know what rubbers he use?

[@taingo52]

WOW! That's Incredible! 14:06

[@johnjones7314]

Masato Shiono is an inspiration to modern defencive players…..Amazing speed control and most of all a fighting spirit. Unlucky not to finish Dimitrij off then but what a peformance from both players :)

[@Molimo95]

Shiono would have won the tournament if he had won this match. It's such a shame he didn't. He is by far the best japanese player at the moment even as a "part time pro" and this should be reflected in his world ranking...

[@xyzzzzz01]

lol no way he wins against zhang jike / fan zhendong or boll

[@GeneralSpecific3]

TTMalte I'd say he would beat Boll.

[@xyzzzzz01]

GeneralSpecific3 you are aware of the fact that boll is considered the best player of the world against defenst?

[@GeneralSpecific3]

I'm also aware of how he lost to Joo Se Hyuk in the 2011 world cup. Masato Shiono seems to be playing better than Joo was playing in 2011 and Boll has been playing worse since then.

[@xyzzzzz01]

tough to say, but i think shiono is far worse than joo se hyuk. he still is one of the best defenders and he has a very attractive style obviously. hopefully we will see more matches of masato in the future, it's always nice to see him playing...

[@GuiMXC]

Matsushita is back!

[@FainNeinGudTwain]

Simply amazing match!!

[@ezghthrt7733]

Afterwards, Ovtcharov said that this was the physically most demanding match in his career.

[@EFJB12]

El mejor vídeo de pingpong que he visto

[@FaTaLBST]

Get better camera plz...

[@tt-with-Akihiko]

any updates about masato shiono? im beginning to like his play

[@pedroarellano8240]

How had I not heard about this match? Wow, great, great match. Shiono is definitely the Japanese player to watch.

[@calex442]

kojiim gumama igra shiono poz. sale srbija

[@calex442]

shiono is vonderful

[@prr0205]

This match was insane!!!

[@nikolakakism]

Plus one for the match, minus ten for the video quality. I couldnt say if it was a pixel or the ball..

[@mggundampokemon]

Too bad there isnt higher quality of the match :(

[@hulimei1574]

Shiono is a successor of Koji Matsushita.

[@abubakar.mehmood]

Yes, but not nearly as skillful as the master.

[@woodworker0567]

Best game in this tournament.

[@xeniagav4952]

Ping pong is a my favourite sport .

[@martinwille9154]

YOU SAY ITS PING PONG I SAY ITS TABLE TENIS

[@ricardomurillo5205]

Best match ever if shiono had won.

[@ldd50]

I'm very disappointed... I hoped that Shiono wins. Anyway believe that we will can see him at top very soon .

[@benpork8533]

Wow. I thought Ovtcharov would rip Shiono apart easily. I was wrong. This was sooooooo close match.

[@skpr10]

that moaning sound is so annoying

[@abubakar.mehmood]

What a match by Masato! He deserved to win, just made one too many unforced errors in the last set.

[@PascalRuer]

Je ne dirais qu'une seule chose......ENORME !!!

[@pokemon17007]

WTM: what the match!

[@christophepeneda4289]

Both players played really good! But Shiono deserved the victory because he came late to the "pro court". :)

[@xeniagav4952]

Ping pong is a beautiful sport.

[@Alex_Averin_TT]

Amen.

[@syamharisyamhari9983]

II like too.......

[@TheCrunchycereal]

Smart change of tactics by going to Shiono's body late in the last set to get slightly weaker chops.Otherwise Shiono would have won this.

[@saima6759]

alguem sabe quantos anos Shiono tem?

[@ma-bo-3580]

nice！

[@raiza0116eatasmr]

Shiono san oshiina～(>д

[@girishbpatil]

I feel for Shiono :(

[@Acnebegone]

matsushitaaaaaaa!

[@レンアー]

塩野は大会の度に強くなるなー

[@bollsarino]

オフチャロフサーブから声でてるしｗ

[@badcompany2984]

only Wang Hao do it easier

[@drdre5286]

I hate Ovtcharov... MAAAA AAaaaahahaha MAAAAAa ahhhhhhh.... Son of bitch.

[@martinwille9154]

:-(