Ma Long vs Fan Zhendong | 2019 ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup (Final)

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[@keyboardrambo]

this is not a game. This is an epic battle between two great athletes worthy of each other.

[@ef.m9602]

Дмитрий Павлов единственный кто может противостоять,даже победить их в Токио ,думаю это Hugo Calderano.

[@rodolforeetz3189]

Is just insane, the confidence and technique is in a atmospheric level!!

[@kastus77]

а как же Харимото?

[@ef.m9602]

За Великой Стеной Затаился Дракон хммм думаю он эмоционально сам с собой не справляется,как не крути он ещё ребёнок 😁

[@sobolseful]

Efqan Memmedov как насчёт Харимото или, может даже, Болла!

[@chanchinafanaitorel2246]

Greatest match I've ever seen in Table Tennis... Everything was there "speed, spin, respect for opponent, style, footwork, point celebration" I love this game..

[@hyzy96]

This is what I have been waiting for 2 years.

[@Raphael-jo1rp]

You should have watch the chinese league and previous Marvellous 12. FZD usually beats ML there. For some reason he struggle in "major" a lot more often.

[@peifengliu9076]

Finally see the new king rising!

[@kristofbaumann8180]

Wish I could give a 100 likes to your comment

[@ultimatewarriorfrieza275]

Well FZD should well beat ML right now. ML already past his prime now. If they met each other during ML's prime, he would have scored 0-1 set.

[@philippelepage1609]

Yes Fan doesn’t deserve toi lose so many times he is such a fan-tastic player

[@qoo1723]

Congratz to FZD for retaining title of Asian cup. Hope to see FZD against ML in the Finals of WTTC.

[@dimashevchenko1360]

Risk that they will meet each other in the earlier rounds, but I do agree

[@reinaldopessoa2603]

More than likely they'll see each other in an early round, they'll try to prevent a China vs China final.

[@dimashevchenko1360]

@@reinaldopessoa2603 They want more medals? Why would they prevent a china vs china final?

[@reinaldopessoa2603]

@@dimashevchenko1360 oh well spectators been complaining for years that they don't like a all Chinese final because they look like robots when they play and the points are over really quickly. Of course these are people who don't play the sport but mainly watch it.

[@dimashevchenko1360]

@@reinaldopessoa2603 Oh lol, we were thinking differently, you saw it from ITTFs view and I saw it from Chinas view. Whenever there is a chance for ITTF to do that they would

[@chengqu1964]

The best two on earth offered a MA-verlous & FAN-tastic show! Looking forward to the WTTC show.

[@Sportwagenfreak1998]

Ma Long is incredible. In all the time of Ma Longs injury not once did I think he could come back and immediatly win against players like XX and LGY, but he did. This time it wasnt enough, but he wasnt far away to win. I'm just happy that my favorite player is back and is still amazing. WTTC will be interesting I didnt think there was a chance for ML to win it, but there certainly is.

[@danielhasson825]

The only way for wttc to be interesting is if Harimoto or any other player not representing China will win, but we all know that's not going to happen, so instead we'll to watch the usual boring chinese vs chinese final.. How exciting..

[@greenLinkLP]

ping232 boring Chinese final? The wttc finals always bring another level to table tennis. 2017 was the highest level of table tennis ever.

[@Sportwagenfreak1998]

@@danielhasson825 You serious? Seeing the best 2 players in the world going full out against each other is boring?

[@sanjay4251]

i dont personally like Ma Long he is too good to my liking and too strong mentally but I respect him .

[@danielhasson825]

@@greenLinkLP I don't give a shit that it's the highest level. I'm tired of seeing the same players from the same country in the semis and the finals. Something's gotta change.

[@KRUIofficial]

What a well deserved win by Fan Zhendong. Both players displayed great athleticism and change in tactics. I was super impressed by Ma Long's backhand recovery shots moving from wing to wing as well as his variation in service. Fan's style perfectly blended power and thoughtful placement. Ma Long, coming off a long hiatus still performed super well, and had he taken the second set, the outcome may have been different. However, kudos to Fan for having mental resilience and focus, always catching up and staying tight in the game. I see a definite growth in maturity, and this coming WTTC should be quite an interesting one, should we see Fan and Ma meet in the final. Table tennis is a beautiful sport, especially when practiced by people of such high talent! Wishing the best to both these players and this wonderful sport.

[@maruko1q]

每每看到馬龍,或樊振東的球技，總是讓人想一看再看，因為看到了可以把桌球打成一種藝術，一種力與美的結合，真是讚嘆！

[@hamzajaveed841]

I am with Ma Long no matter what.

[@majestytd]

you're gay ?

[@trapinflop]

Because now your new father is China...lol

[@manjago1070]

"The Dragon" and "The Dictator" will be back with the Glory!!

[@hamzajaveed841]

@@manjago1070 yes absolutely

[@yleng8030]

🐼Fantastic vs Marvelous🐉

[@zencosuzuki8496]

Nice said:)

[@hillsideonly]

Very true, fan zhendong is like a cute panda

[@user-lb3ck7et8d]

你是真的皮

[@wesleywu2006]

🐼(FAN)tastic vs (MA)rvelous🐉

[@rasheedelakhlaqsiz4753]

With 66 titles (more than any other player in history) and the longest #1 streak than any other player in history, Ma Long should just play for fun, there is nothing left for him to prove, he is the GOAT.

[@herikhi7315]

Well it will be nice to have the 2nd Olympic Gold Medal, just to fortify his standing as the GOAT

[@rasheedelakhlaqsiz4753]

@@herikhi7315 By all means, however, it might be a bit difficult to exert the same amount of energy at the Olympics at his age!

[@herikhi7315]

@@rasheedelakhlaqsiz4753 I am expecting Fan to win the next Olympic Gold Medal, Harimoto is still far too young to take a medal while Ma Long will be struggling to do it because of age and injury.

[@rasheedelakhlaqsiz4753]

@@herikhi7315 I agree, although I wanted Xu Xin to win it, but Fan is just fine and he is playing very well. Harimoto will have his chances in the next Olympics and might win many competitions in between if he stops yelling! lol

[@herikhi7315]

@@rasheedelakhlaqsiz4753 it will be nigh impossible for Xu Xin to win, unless he tried to devise a plan for his backhand or a tactic, he won't be winning the Olmypic

[@abirhossain3517]

This is why they are called Table Tennis-Engineer. This match gives me Goosebumps every moment and the match point rally.Waiting to see again this two superstar in WTTC final. Can FZD retain the WTTC Cup ! I'm Living in the golden ages of Table Tennis. What kind of player they, My God

[@mortuc1]

who calls them table tennis engineer???

[@fungkam7501]

mortuc1 yeah, I wonder that too. Nowadays engineers are a dime a dozen, it is really not a flattery to call someone an engineer.

[@kevinbachhauskrauter8661]

Inofficial world rank number 1 vs world rank number 1 amazing game amazing skill congrats Fan Zhendong.

[@llllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIl1]

Unofficial* but ok!!!

[@talent2.081]

Who's the official one?

[@kevinbachhauskrauter8661]

@@talent2.081 Fan Zhendong :)

[@talent2.081]

@@kevinbachhauskrauter8661 Thanks

[@glossary90]

5:50 rekt 9:11 rekt back.

[@Bravefsj]

i agree totally

[@Jack-pj9wg]

cool guys

[@Bast-sh6ju]

Zoltán Kasza 😂

[@woah5333]

I'm not familiar with high level table tennis, but is that serve a bait?

[@leotrannnn]

sleepysloth no, both players served that ball intending to attack the next one, baiting the opponent to attack is way to risky considering both of their extremely powerful forehands.

[@smugger7007]

the old king vs the new king

[@samzhang5698]

You are the new king of music

[@user-ke8pt3su1v]

old king love

[@DarkSpinningTV]

OH MY GOD I LOVE YOU !! I want so much the Finals of WTTC between these guys

[@vinnnywong52]

I feel no shame at all, this is the 4th times i watched this. Respect

[@JK-es7jd]

A top match expected from two top players. This is a match we've all been waiting for. Congrats to FZD and well done to ML!!!

[@Vinay_Reddy_Sudini]

I am so happy for fanzendong... he deserves this completely...

[@spaceinvader384]

2 years later (3:4 @2017), FZD finally turned the score around, well deserved. There is very LITTLE between them, both being so familiar with each other's tactic/style of play. All depends on the actual performance/execution/fitness of the day. Wonderful match and many thanks for the upload.

[@StataProfessor]

If you are searching for the peak of table tennis history, here it is. And I never though Fan would do this one day!!!

[@Minnnt]

So glad Ma Long is back. His presence is pushing Fan to play at a higher level.

[@bellaangelo8064]

Ma long dick is back

[@rikyjacho9653]

That last match point tho!!! absolutely great players, congrats to both

[@medullaoblongata7211]

Feels bad man... Wanted ML to win... Comeback is real guys.. Budapest is gonna be lit af

[@levente4564]

medulla oblongata I’m from Hungary :D

[@swatikulkarni6424]

Wow..So amazing..First i was sure ma is going to win but fan really did it..Loved it

[@yyh8607]

ML vs FZD is like Federer vs Nadal in tennis. Godlike players forever.

[@seakyone570]

+1

[@taopaille-paille4992]

All top tennis table players look similar to me, unlike in tennis where I find it easy to find talented players. And my own levels in both sports are similar, I am probably better in tennis table if I had to pick one. Wonder how to increase my senses as a watcher of table tennis

[@dsharma6328]

@@taopaille-paille4992 You probably do not understand the subtleties of the sport. All forehand topspin look similar superficially. But there exist differences between the play of every player.

[@dickn.ormous1064]

It's actually more like Djokovic Vs Nadal since Fan Zhendong plays a backhand oriented game while Ma Long tries to dictate with his forehand.

[@yyh8607]

@@dickn.ormous1064 I refer to their respective winning streaks and titles earned. Federer vs Nadal.

[@TheRafaelBond]

ML was a WALL on match point, FZD HAD to get it by his own aggression of hitting a faultless winning shot and he DID. Big props. WTTC will be epic. Not bad for ML to lose this at all. Keeps the expectations on FZD's side while ML knows he can play better.

[@mcormac]

You know it's a good game when the video is 16 mins long

[@kylmorevoss]

yeah just like in football :DDDDD

[@smjsychj]

You know it's a good game when it's ML vs FZD.

[@robertrowles5450]

A great result for FZD, and there were two things that might suggest a switch in the balance of power between him and ML. ML's lateral movement to cover his wide forehand is not what it used to be. Fan burned him many times with a straight backhand (including the winning point). Also, Fan's tactics have become less one-dimensional. He wasn't trying to hit every ball as hard as possible - I'd say his big weakness (against ML) up to now. He made several controlled, spinny or blocking winners. Seems like the penny has finally dropped. First time I've ever had the impression his game plan was more subtle than ML. Against all this: it was very close; ML built a healthy lead in most of the sets. Also, I'm in awe of the level he's achieved so soon after his injury layoff. He now has an extra incentive to defend his crown in Budapest. Still too early to say 'the king is dead, long live the king'. Just adds more irresistible spice to the World Championship.

[@shenqiangshou]

It's almost like ML was testing to see if FZD dared to attack his open forehand side, but FZD has been working hard these years, and now he does dare to attack, and succeeds in many of those attacks. ML is so used to doing the back hand exchange pin down, leading to finishing points with step around forehand. But now, as you pointed out, maybe he's not as quick laterally as he use to be, and maybe others are getting faster and daring to push the envelope. I think there was some event a while back when ML lost in exactly the same way, his forehand side was entirely open and vulnerable, to any who dared to attack.

[@bigstan23]

FZD is getting smarter not just stronger, nice analysis.

[@waynebrown7310]

Thank you for your analysis.. it was very good!

[@spaceinvader384]

For those who are not familiar with Mandarin (Chinese national language), the winning remarks they use actually means "Another/more winners" but NO Hari screaming, lol. Both World-class respectable GOATs. Love them. ML is still lethal after all those years and injuries. He's a TT miracle.

[@muaaaaaaan1082]

Good victory, won't be the last time these two face each other. 😃

[@kkjem]

非常非常精彩嘅一場賽事，雙方都發揮超水準表現👍🏻

[@sanguedepescador9964]

OMG...UNBELIVEBLE MATCH... THOUSAND TIMES BETTER THAN FOOTBALL...AMAZING...THX FANZENDONG...THX MA LONG...THE BEST MATCH OF ALL TIMES...FANZEN IS #1 PLAYER...

[@joblessskin]

Finally I’m waiting for this day my idol won

[@Huba191]

Hope u will win the WTTC FZD, great game

[@axetrac10]

Insane game play....an absolute treat to watch. The only one in the world who can beat either of them is each other. :D Just made me add one to my bucket list - "Watch a game (either Ma Long or FZD live at an ITTF Final). Great video and editing, MALONG Fanmade Channel - Thanks!

[@khoapham3650]

Personally i think, FZD plays much better than in the last 3 months. Hope to see both FZD and ML in the final of WTTC

[@pacopiedad6182]

Insane game! For all of Ma Long's dominance leading up to the final, Fan is just at the top of his game. You can see how much it means to him to defeat Ma. Best match of the year so far!

[@kiantatchong4978]

This match is so beautiful. Everything is perfect.

[@jghfk137]

Incredible match. I honestly didnt think that a plastic ball match could be this entertaining

[@titicacaluz]

卓球のレベルが異次元。脚力が半端ない。 Congrats FZD!

[@genericign571]

Wow this game was insane. So many highlights and intensity !

[@georgezuo9397]

Great match！I think Ma long improved his backhand by which he got quite number of points against fzd's back hand. Fzd play improved. The main thing is he played smarter , not just won the game by Power, by force.

[@doniyusdinar]

Well at last ma long lost after comeback. Iam into fzd for this game, glad he win!

[@KumarMehta1729]

An absolute delight to watch the legend and the one in the making. I think Fan was a little more composed this time and it's so good to see pure table tennis without the awful screams from Harimoto and the nasty smiles from Mima Ito.

[@malongfanmadechannel]

7:08 No way! 😱

[@Irfan87]

Xu Xin is the master of that shot, he's pulled it off many times.

[@PCOSAMUDERAPTwf]

Ma long make mistake bandhand and blocking (^_^)

[@PradeepKumar-ky5ci]

@@PCOSAMUDERAPTwf the ball was on the edge ! 🙄 No one could have blocked it

[@Baraka552]

Just wait until the ball goes lower and shoot it out.

[@nephronpie8961]

ML played the same shot against Koki Niwa

[@financialliberty2381]

Best table tennis match I've ever seen!!! My god, what an insane level!!😮😮😮 Some of the shots produced in that match are easily shot of the season contenders if not all time (that FH around the table from FZ, oh my god)

[@herikhi7315]

If you love this then you have to watch WTTC 2017 final, full seven games between ML and FZD that shook the world.

[@financialliberty2381]

heri khi ive seen that match but I found the level of play even higher in that match

[@dragonfireshield1976]

I like fzd. he just seems so compact. and his backhands are amazing!

[@rudyyeung2957]

FZD's backhand flick is so powerful and versatile. It is hard to predict where the ball will go.

[@alexismamadou2193]

wow wow wow + climactic ending = woooW. Thanks. @3:21 The speed and precision with which FZD shuffled from short push to top spin got me wondered it wasn't some editing trick. Looks like his doing the matrix while judging the second bounce.

[@chinkeongtan1168]

Fantastic game! Best tt game i have seen for a long while!

[@rodolfoganzi2454]

Hope to see these two in Tokyo 2020 final

[@muhammadsohaibimran1402]

@Fabiano rosa not niwa. He's really a "happy go lucky" type of guy and doesn't put the required effort in his training.

[@x0cx102]

@@muhammadsohaibimran1402 but he did beat harimoto yesterday for third place

[@HarryWizard]

@@x0cx102 harimoto is young, niwa is patient. In a couple years harimoto will prevail and niwa will lose

[@LordMiners]

if Japan really has the gut to send a kid with no previous Olympic experience to Men's single, then I'd be really impressed. In 2016 ZJK was really not in the best shape but China still chose him instead of Fan Zhendong, because the atmosphere in Olympic is a totally different thing.

[@danielhasson825]

People are so weird. I dont understand why you would prefer seeing this, another China vs China instead of Having a non chinese player win the olympics. Havent we had enough of China taking all the gold medals?

[@Rajan-sz5il]

Wow. The standard is incredible. That last backhand down the line from FZD amazing, love watching these super humans. 👍🏽

[@samuelCWM]

Can’t wait to see what 2019 has installed for both of them!

[@zepplin5781]

The real number 1 and 2 players in the world

[@jackw195]

Best TT match of 2019 yet.

[@herikhi7315]

And we haven't even seen WTTC or WTGF yet

[@sportdrink9782]

진짜 경기력 완전 미쳣다..;;지금까지 본 탁구경기중 경기력 최고인듯..;;판젠동 치키타는 진짜..;;

[@rickchang-qt6jn]

兩兄弟練波，失去緊張，欣賞他們的精湛球技！

[@juniorlouferrigno100]

Ma long é um jogador incrivel.Ficou 1 ano sem jogar e quando volta,consegue jogar de igual pra igual com o numero 1 do mundo...

[@yuanhu7264]

What an excellent edit!

[@jasonjason759]

The best match I’ve ever seen in my life

[@financialliberty2381]

Jason Jason the same to me And I've seen quite a lot of thzm

[@ShahryarKhan-KHANSOLO-]

Amazing work, Fan!

[@Mischgi]

Goosebump match. Even after rewatching :)

[@awfan1642]

16 minutes of highlights 🤩

[@Dos895]

A match of truly epic proportions!

[@transdata3035]

Great match! Redemption for Fan Zhendong agaubst Ma Long for so long.

[@huikh2r]

This is the highest level. So fast. Unbelievable.

[@user-sb1sg2jz2j]

역쉬~~ 최고중에 최고 경기~ 우리 모두 즐거운 하루 됩시다~~

[@aufelixify]

Well deserved win for FZD!

[@milanmagar5784]

Moment for the begining of new dectetor Congratulations FanZhendong

[@yixia6649]

What a finish! Congrats on Fan's break through!

[@vidyutharni6151]

Exhilarating final from these superstars!

[@surayos1]

Best match of 2019 so far

[@SrikrishnaMurali]

Every game had atleast 18 points played for. What a match!

[@kdgr]

Finally the time has come for Fan! ;-)

[@eczavyr2899]

I see 16 minutes, I'm instantly happy

[@nhanleuc6000]

Last point was finished wonderful match , The champion was so deserve 🥇🥇🥇

[@OEMM71]

Both deserved to win this but I am happy FZD did it. Superb match point!!!!

[@alexismamadou2193]

One million plus views, wow!! Table Tennis has become mainstream. Tchoooléé.

[@kstan242]

well done Zhendong !!! Love you !! My favorite player

[@attor90]

A table tennis match without Adam Bobrow commentating is like a food without salt.

[@manishthapa5065]

Epic battle of table tennis gods🔥

[@uvicjackson]

That final back hand to back hand point, reminds me of the epic battle between obiwan and Anakin, where the infamous little swing dance thingy happend. Basically anticipating each other and finding a chance for the killing move

[@richard7711]

They are one of the world best. Very well played

[@rastafariafrogitano]

Breathtaking! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@arnauddejean229]

Amazing game, you two are geniuses

[@arnaud78]

Ma Long is doing exceptionally well for someone who is recovering from the results of an injury.

[@seekthetruths22]

Yes, he indeed was at the time of this tourney. And as we know it, he won his third world title a few weeks later.

[@ciao259]

What a great match!!!! 2 best plyer in the world!!! My favrite FZD !!! MORE MATURE PLAYING, ML MORE AGRESSIVE BUT TACTICAL FZD, GOOD BLOCKING, FZD BH IS NOT SO GOOD AS USUAL, BUT THE END ERROR OF ML BH....

[@mustafagokalp1818]

Both players were incredible. I think second set is the decisive one. Ma Long must have won it. Congratulations Fan Zhendong.

[@elberkam9808]

What a level of game, bring anyone from any era, both of these guys will eat them and spit them out. That is their level compared to anyone else in the past.

[@briancheung6719]

OMG .. it could be match in 2019 .. FZD eventually beat ML in major events .. if both players keep this high standard, we can expect they will play together in WTTC final and Tokyo Olympic Final .. It will always be my dream FINAL

[@evanzeng9828]

Interestingly the two Chinese commentators in live broadcast predict at the half of 2nd set that Fan doesn't stand much chance cause he's stubbornly bombing Ma's BH without any change in tactics that's why he lost 1-13 for all the previous confrontation against Ma...however he managed to change and beat his biggest enemy. As for Captain Long he has all my credits, a glorious return from a long absence.

[@roushankumar-lu2ov]

That second match comeback was turning point...

[@jameszhao6110]

Highest level ever collision in table tennis history ! WOW!!!

[@jaikishannaipal5059]

Ma Long did well Hopes that he wins the WTTC, Ma Long all the way

[@Skrippykrotangler]

what a sexy match between the two most powerful attackers of all time. Love how Ma Long is always looking to utilize his forehand even off of oppenent's serves. Same with Fan, but when Fan is on, it seems like he is a little bit quicker to reaching balls on his forehand side than Ma. That diagonal behind and to the side view like at 10:48 is sexy too. They should use it more, especially for replays of the best rallies. You can really see the players technique and speed of the game from a totally different perspective. Looks awesome.

[@sheldoncooper5159]

tabletennis from another universe congratulation to both players motto of this game: "the better is the death of the good" by the way-how can anyone dislike the game

[@wtam1100]

Match pt was insane with all the backhands.

[@girishkannada825]

Both played to the perfection ..i like the composure of ma lang...and the furiousness of zedong

[@claytonhuang6027]

the best 2 players in the world, no doubt