Liam Pitchford vs Xu Xin | 2020 ITTF Qatar Open Highlights (1/2)

Review all the highlights from the Liam Pitchford vs Xu Xin at the 2020 ITTF World Tour Platinum, Qatar Open.
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[@MAT0art]

Absolutely stunning performance. I thought that Xu will destroy him. Such aggresive offensive style by Liam.

[@bobatwell7505]

@Oliver McCall come give Liam some credit mate ..absolutely fantastic performance 🏓🏓🏓

[@marcinz9728]

@Oliver McCall I don't agree. There were many incredible shots from both sides (especially precise, touch play). XX played really well, at his normal level, I was almost sure that he would win, but Pitchford had simply his day.

[@gab5012]

@Oliver McCall Don't make excuses for Xu Xin, Pitchford was playing incredible this match

[@andrzejzet4625]

give me example of aggresive play of Liam... I've seen Liam put xu xin to sleep with its slow pace and surprised with sudden acceleration, nothing more, just an average match

[@guohongtay27]

@@andrzejzet4625 Liam backhand changing direction switched off Xu Xin in so many points. I think that is the right tactic to play against left hander

[@chumblywarner3776]

The sheer impudence of that windscreen wiper inside out forehand against the world number 1 at 8:45 Xu looks at it in sheer amazement. Cracking match to watch- both players playing at the very top of their games

[@nguyenhieu7633]

I'm speechless right now, can't believe that Xu Xin could be beaten before final ...

[@yusufsteyn4446]

Anyone know when player names must be submitted for 2020 Olympics? Imagine the difficulty of Chinese coach having to decide which players he will be sending in male and female categories

[@EchtEenMilan]

@@yusufsteyn4446 haha China can send 10 teams

[@tomlone1140]

EchtEenMilan what do u mean

[@gab5012]

@@tomlone1140 That they have to many good as players lol, it will be ridiculously hard to pick because only 2 of them can go

[@EchtEenMilan]

@@gab5012 yeah. And then you have us: The Netherlands haha

[@thomasliang1755]

This might even be a bigger surprise than when he beat Ma Long in the 2018 Bulgaria Open. Liam’s so unpredictable lol, he’ll beat some of the top 10 and then lose to some no-name players, and then repeat

[@Wally-H]

I would say so because Ma Long wasn't fully fit, he went off to have a knee operation after that defeat. Xu Xin is in rude health and great form but Liam beat him fair and square. This was the greatest win of his career by a mile

[@CarlJenkinson3]

That's exactly it. Xu Xin got a habit to lose to some maverick player like Gauzy and Pitchford, but is extremely consistent to thrash very young players

[@abkibaar7674]

He is a dark horse

[@thomasliang1755]

The Jayser I agree. He also played really well against Ma Long in the 2016 Olympics, giving him a big scare and being one of the first to get 6 consecutive points against him in a while. He beat Boll in 2018 too, and has a really bright future. He just needs to become more consistent lol

[@Wally-H]

@@thomasliang1755 He needs to handle pressure better when he isn't the underdog. A few months ago he climbed as high as 12th in the world and then the weight of expectation seemed to affect him a bit and he slipped back down to being outside the top 20. Last week at the English Nationals, where he was expected to win comfortably, he started very tight and lost the first two sets to Paul Drinkhall. This game was easier as there was no pressure, he was expected to lose. To be a real top player like Boll e.g. you have to be able to handle that expectation and perform consistently, tournament after tournament, whatever the pressure. I think that's Liam's real challenge. We know he has the talent, we can all see it - the mental side is just as important.

[@johnchristopher7309]

I am watching Xu xin matches for a while, but this is the first match he lost. Unbelievable

[@air_preep]

John Christopher I made a mistake reading your comment halfway through the game...

[@user-ff2qe6uh1q]

обратите внимание в Qatar Open нет матчей 4:0 - матчи договорные ( моё мнение - чтобы было интересней)

[@Accusan]

@@user-ff2qe6uh1q был один с таким счетом Liam Pitchford vs Chuang chih yuan

[@user-ff2qe6uh1q]

@@Accusan как это пропустил ? кто то из участников провалил задание

[@user-ff2qe6uh1q]

@@Accusan пардон пропустил . ну всё Liam Pitchford будет наказан . или всех победит

[@user-wl7kp4kh4d]

2:55 Xu Xin got new skill: hidden and invisible

[@x0cx102]

I watched it live and that xu xin lobbing point was spectacular!!

[@yurizhgutov4339]

Maybe Xu Xin placed his bet on Pitchfords victory and total points in the match? He pleyed too Bad for his level

[@Mischgi]

I'm a huge Xu Xin fan, but now I'm a Pitchford fan as well. Pitchford really deserved to win this match, outstanding play

[@thienanhle2675]

Damm, Pitchford had a lot of improvements

[@TT-Freak]

Pitch was absolutely fucking mental. His shortgame was on another level today and often he would aim his killshots for the short side of the table, a tactic typically used by Chinese and one I see more often off late by European players. That and in general great placement was key today. Pitch has so much potential but was not very steady in the past, I hope he can be in future and not fall short of his potential like so often in the past.

[@lianeleti]

Best match of Liam ever? He was so strong! Perfectly handling the crazy amount of spin coming from Xu Xin. Very very impressive!

[@shortdefteri]

Ok, point of the year? 2:32 Amazing.

[@edinamaria1429]

Of course!

[@aayushmanji4998]

There have been way better points

[@aki7162]

Xu xin suck

[@superdirty2825]

2:32 is just incredible👍🏻👍🏻 I think pitchford is one of the most talented player in the world His strategy is reasonable and has good feeing to the ball Can’t wait to see his final game against fan !

[@thenewguy7527]

you can't get that wristy backhand from working hard, that is just pure talent.

[@ayumbaalbert378]

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[@thenewguy7527]

@@ayumbaalbert378 I approve this statement

[@darrinkulyk9560]

Has Amazing Range Awesome Match

[@fakermaker4187]

@@ayumbaalbert378 quality poetry

[@jk9111]

The most unexpectable match ever..

[@rafaeljesussuarezrodriguez3345]

Xu xin is not very strong. Sorry My English

[@bosco008]

Not even done watching, and this is one of the best matches I've ever seen! Love Xu Xin, but this game by Pitch is amazing!

[@whatevereyewant]

Before I even clicked on this yesterday and before I saw he went to the finals, I had a feeling that when he gets up high in tournaments, Pitch brings it. XX was actually outplayed here, no doubts he brought his A game as well.

[@fakermaker4187]

pitchford has improved so much since the last time i watched him play. he is more consistent when he attacks and makes less mistakes.

[@preetichaturvedi1]

The point at 2:31 was legendary. Xu Xin, though you lost, you have become a legend in this one point. Pitchford, once I saw this point, I could never believe you had won. Both players, we salute you and love you for all you give us in table tennis. We are grateful for you 💗💗💗

[@varuncbv6692]

Wow,wow,wow- not even in dreams one could have imagine this would happen.Now LP can take this confidence to definitely win this tournament

[@30tabletteralvedon34]

the backhands from pitchford just legendary good on you mate

[@user-bl9ou9fc9k]

2:32 This shot make the stadium's crowd +100 😂

[@brunospasta]

That crowd, absolutely amazing!

[@vinnnywong52]

Well done Liam, you just earn yourself a household name back home, respect

[@namanhdk]

First time i saw Liam playing, i was thought this guy gonna be one of the world top because his impressive backhand. Since then i have not seen his forehand improment. Until he move to Japan T League , his forehand now is really amazing also. Now he play smartly. Impressive.

[@__Lx__]

"chop block" "two chop blocks" "no chop block"

[@tonyping3678]

-Adam Babrow

[@n1ira]

I always loved the way Liam plays, good on him

[@LutherBlissett94]

Incredible match! Phantastic play by Pitchford, very very impressive.

[@amaterasu5767]

For the first time in forever, Liam made it to the finals in a world tour. You are already a winner! Best of luck against FZD!

[@whatevereyewant]

Pitch is a player with a lot of heart, creativity, and one of the few International players that Liu G has given a legitimate compliment to.

[@ttpongts9443]

unbeliavable! congrats to Pitchford, amazing tournament!

[@FBR2169]

Cant believe it. The quality of Liam's play is out of this world!

[@varunoza403]

Pitch was just incredible.. The stratergies.. Just loved it.. Never allowed xu to settle.. Amazing game to watch..

[@dragonemperor9746]

Liam's pitchfords forehand fades were incredible. He always went for xu xins backhand which made xu xin frustrated and used the backhands to always rip the ball and not use for keeping it on the table. Pitchford burned xuxin manytimes too. Deserved win for pitchford From a xu xin fan. Well played pitchford!!!!!👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@rakhmatfu4564]

Really enjoyable play from Pitchford.. really happy to see him beat xuperman..

[@ahmf155]

Well done Liam what a performance Absolutely brilliant 👍 👏 👏 👏

[@globetrotter8556]

Wow, congrats to Liam for an amazing win.

[@PatrickChoi]

Even though this is a much greater upset, the match between Gauzy and Xu Xin was still much more beautiful.

[@MyDistortedWorld]

Liam steps up to the plate. Amazing performance by both players... A great win!

[@IesireaDinMatrix1]

Fabulous game ...Liam was fantastic ... Xu in the best shape was defeated. Amazing.

[@artaz899]

Best form but the frenchman did the damage . Very hard match and now luck for Pitch to secure close games . Xu was not at his best this match and this is interesting in TT , you can beat stronger opponent and lose to a weaker one so every time go and play at your best you never knew what you are capable and everything is possible if you get the grip over opponent's mind.

[@animaysh]

Pitchford executed an incredible plan here. Bobrow said it during the match, even when Pitch was putting it to the middle, XX was nervous because he didn't know when Pitch was going to send it to a wide angle. Pitchford's placement and unpredictability was incredible. He has exposed a LOT of weaknesses to XX's game. He was pulling off shots that even ML never does. This match is worth watching in full.

[@swarnavasinharoy7023]

I am so happy for Liam Pitchford amazing control on that Chiquita flick

[@yuhani123]

woww Liam placing technic and fast backhand is very amazing... l think he makes golden history in table tennis this year :-)

[@joncaju]

Liam Pitchford! What a match. He had a game plan against XX and executed. He 100% deserves this upset win!

[@user-cb8pk4vm3v]

Bravo Liam! It's fantastic performance!

[@runnerbaba]

Liam was nearly perfect, Xu Xin was very good. I love Xu Xin, but big big respect to Liam Pitchford! Congrats! Hope he win this tournament now.

[@user-ix4bb7kb5j]

自分用 0:50 1:07 2:32 4:01 5:00 5:55 6:09 6:50 7:12 7:39 8:26 8:39 9:12 11:03

[@aki7162]

Fuck you xu xin

[@ankurs8644]

Video quality has gotten better.

[@ulfmeinken7142]

Amazing match by Pitchford. But why is this video coming before Fan Zhendong against Wang Chuqin?

[@niallyshere]

Probably because Pitchford just beat Xu Xin

[@fernandopalombo7526]

After the second set...very good game playing close to the table with fast closures and blocks on the table ... compared to a month ago it seems even better in terms of athletic muscle and reactivity....good job Liam 👍

[@aibonitoguerrero]

Great match. One of the best BH in the game but his FH was working today!

[@Vinoxue]

Watching Show Xin playing table tennis is enjoyable

[@look007456]

congrats to Liam for an amazing win.

[@watson10132]

Liam was soooooooo good, big congratulations to you.

[@ravikapur1699]

Why can't ittf publish 60fps video? Who is stopping them?

[@nguyenhieu7633]

Themself

[@luckingk2537]

@OVM ye its watchable but come on, they can afford some go pros/dash cam/a decent smartphone. If this was the standard for round 32/16/8, I'd be satisfied. Sadly, its 1/2 and probably the final is gonna be like that. PS: oddly enough, some old ittf videos are now 60fps ( I remmeber watching Hugo beating Fan Zhendong with this video quality, now its 60fps o.O).

[@bleetblue]

Budget

[@KamiRuku]

You have to pay them to get 60fps, i think.

[@kamyarzojaji3526]

Who? No it’s a what. Money 💰

[@mrsith1402]

Well done Liam. You done us proud.

[@andresmanrique901]

Pitchford is back!!! Glad for him.

[@gouravmahilong]

There is a sudden realisation of as to who would win keeping in mind the time left in the video, gave me goosebumps.

[@Milkpack-in-cabin]

I saw Liam for the first time and thought that winning would be on Xu’s hand with no doubt before seeing Liam’s keen back hand stroke. In addition It seems Liam is very clever player as he figured out that Xu showed weakness on the ball to the body. Then his strategies were very clear, deep back hand stroke to Xu’s body to tie up his foot and then strong fore hand stroke to opposite direction... these combinations were absolutely stunning and worked well... because crowd walker eventually slipped out... god bless him to the final winning!!!

[@Carryboy1]

Xu Xin is my favorite Chinese player...I have always said Pitch and Gauzy in my opinion are two of the best in Europe today. The problem is the inconsistencies that both have at times which Pitch did not have today. Both are very smart players. Fantastic Match.

[@helmiaiman3139]

Hard work make everything posibble

[@kyogofurahashi]

Pitchford has come a long way!

[@johanneswu836]

wow Liam the great! So impressive in this tournament.

[@Lavrtennis]

The best game of 2019-2020years !!!!

[@thekingl5289]

Liam Pitchford on fire

[@martinskoda8725]

Fantastic match. Liam deserved this, he was putting XuXin constantly under pressure. For what I have seen, he has fantastic FH flick that just puts opponents off balance, BH diagonal is a killer. Thumbs up, looking forward to see the following tournaments...quite excitting with Gauzy, everlasting Timo Boll to be competitive with great Chinese

[@johnlowe3050]

Pitch is amazing....uk got a world class player

[@Wally-H]

Try convincing Sport England, who withdrew funding from TT because they said we had no chance of winning any medals in the Olympics. Idiots.

[@desp1984]

One of the best games in 2020

[@ck-wg2hm]

i think Pitchs very good short game and crazy angles are the key in this match

[@teodororaco4171]

I'm happy for Liam, he deserved to win!

[@dj_anthon]

Thank you for the quality. Please, save your preferences :)

[@szramex-ht9ch]

i follow liam for years and i knew he will beat best players in future

[@llllllllllIlllllllIlllll]

I really hope this wont take away my hope of seeing XX in Olympics singles....

[@sumitshrestha2986]

@Daniel Diao that's unfair.

[@gab5012]

@Daniel Diao Ma Long performance is not great anymore....

[@sumitshrestha2986]

@Daniel Diao that I understand but, I want him to atleast play singles, is what I'm trying to get at.

[@sumitshrestha2986]

@Daniel Diao but can you be considered the best if you just play doubles though?

[@DeimianOne]

@@sumitshrestha2986 These are probably the last olympic games of ML due to his injury and age. Xu Xin is only a year younger, but he didn't have an injury that affected him to Ma Long's grade, so he can probably play one more olympics.

[@FD1CE]

This is a great unbelievable tournament. Samsanov was in great form and beat LGY. Liam again in wonderful condition beating Samsanov and Xu Xin. WCQ in great condition beating ML, while FZD beating WCQ! They are all really unpredictable.

[@shinobi898]

até que em fim apareceu um a altura do melhor do mundo. Pitchford👏👽

[@joamano2639]

最後ちゃんと拍手してるの許昕らしくて好きだわ

[@user-gc8pq1wx3k]

pitchford确实很厉害，这次也发挥出了他的实力

[@tahasoomro8585]

why i love tabletennis

[@honest_noise]

Liam was very unpredictable. Incredible tactics paid off!

[@Skrippykrotangler]

Last time i seen Pitch play this good was when he took out Ma Long. Awesome.

[@jm6022]

Awesiome games Liam Pitchford !...

[@lhap8481]

For me the best point that i ever seen

[@shengfanghsiao3140]

Wow! Amazing win for Liam. He has been playing above his standard throughout this tournament. As for XU Xin, instead of playing like a super man, he seems more like a mere mortal with numerous unforced errors - still very hard to beat of course. Well done Liam and good luck!

[@Wally-H]

He hasn't played above his standard - he has shown a standard he is capable of achieving when at his best. He was getting close to this a few months ago and then I think the pressure got to him a bit and he dipped again but now Liam is looking better than ever. He looks like he really believes he can beat anyone - on his day when he is timing those backhands, he can.

[@infn]

Wow. Liam is going places. He's getting better and better at countering Chinese player's spin and short game.

[@p.gamboajunior1059]

Perfect game for Liam Pitchford

[@nero6790]

Wirklich geile Qualität in den Bällen von Pitch. Der Rhythmus von Xu Xin lag ihm heute.

[@37tth27]

anyway... the video quality is much improved👍

[@dangvang23]

perfect game plan bravo

[@perfectcho6514]

Congratulations~ Pitchford~~~ 🤗

[@artaz899]

Congrats to Pitchford! Xu Xin played amazing tennis until now. Very good form Xu Xin but Simon Gauzy had brilliant play the round before and Cloudwalker was a bit tired may be , great opposition and now a great day for Pitchford he striked where it counts every single time ... even in fantastic form there will always be a player that can have the best of you in some given moment in time . I love Xu Xin's game but Pitchford was there to punish every time when the score was close and important. The focus of the under dog , fearlessness and hunger lead him to the victory.

[@user-me8hy8ew4o]

With better video quality, watching this match would be even better

[@kdgr]

Xu Xin`s BH is the key Liam use that key very well 👍 🏓👍

[@stefanglasner8105]

Pitchford is the man

[@user-vp8bs2uq9h]

It's crazy and beautiful

[@user-yy5iu3bf9y]

すげぇ、勝った

[@cfchen168]

awesome played Pitchford

[@menfolks]

Good quality video with a great anger

[@matmagix3845]

Liam choosing to return serve to the backhand of Xu, or a bit to the middle was probably one of the smartest tactics he used, Xu loves to go to the forehand as the next shot and this hampers him. Also very good execution and patient to play the right balls, didn't give Xu xin the rhythm he typically enjoys.

[@SteveFirefly777]

No way!!! Liam just beat XX!!! Harimoto, Chuang, and now XX. Well done Bro. I owe you one 👍🏿

[@highlightscentral435]

This must be the biggest upset of the year. Never would have expected this result. Pitchford played smart and aggressive throughout while Xu Xin played too many points passively. Congrats to Liam. Well done!

[@user-qh9ju1gg8y]

WOW⋯it’s so unbelievable! Congratulate to pitchford ^_^