Ma Long vs Xu Xin | 2019 ITTF Korea Open Highlights (Final)

Review all the highlights from the Ma Long vs Xu Xin at the Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum, SHINHAN Korea Open.
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[@drdre5286]

Xx had made some real impressive progress recently. In 2 weeks he has defeated ML, FZD, Wang Chiquin and Liang Jingkun. So proud of him

[@翟昭]

Emmm, one thing,its Wang Chuqin,the big head

[@le0nz]

@@翟昭 he beat him so bad, he has to change his name.

[@yashgupta8000]

Are u his mother

[@ashdravencrow6328]

Are you a relative of XX, why are u proud of him as if you're close to him?

[@forlornpreponderance2299]

aSh drAvEn crOw I think it’s a chinese thing to be proud of achievements from other chinese. I’m chinese myself and I’m extremely proud of something I didn’t do hahahs

[@talhamalik1190]

Xu Xin has been outstanding this year. Won the japan open and won thee korea open by beating ma long and FZD. He deserves the number 1 spot. I hope he continues this kind of game till the Olympics.

[@goldenbanana3222]

He won't make it in the Olympics, rules are stupid

[@firefist4547]

Ma Long deserves 1st spot. Xu Xin deserves 2nd

[@fasianow5367]

@@goldenbanana3222 may I know why? If true, then agree the rules are stupid and need to be changed!

[@goldenbanana3222]

@@fasianow5367 only WTTC champs are allowed in the Olympics

[@chm2]

It’s bogus that ML XX and FZD can’t all compete in Olympics

[@roskoklikovac2998]

At one point, I thought xu xin was completely washed up... now he is better than ever am I am so glad for this guy

[@a1988ditya]

exactly ... i wonder how

[@yu-jd5jg]

Yes, a good 2019 for Xu Xin so far

[@MMMMMM1992J]

His backhand is in another level now

[@anhchung9887]

That point was the lost against Simon

[@SomeRandomGuy777x]

@L.E.B MC5 Wouldn't be so sure about decades, but maybe has a shot at achieving grand slam within the next Olympics :p

[@rimreq299]

XX's backhand is much improved now, XX 2.0

[@rockys7726]

He knew ML would attack his BH from the past so he countered and prepared well.

[@lcsd_7]

Yeah, people like you just keep saying this since 2016

[@PajakTheBlind]

@@lcsd_7 Not sure to what you where responding, but you can see how, since second half of 2018, XX started to incorporate his rpb more often and not always rely on pivoting. He would still get to his old habbits when facing members of chinese team, and that would often spell his demise - he's clearly getting comfy going rpb against anyone and it bears fruit.

[@lcsd_7]

@@PajakTheBlind Yes but I've seen XX using his rpb more before the second half of 2018. People keep saying this for 2 years now, and that he deserves a big title bla bla. But the truth is, he never replies correctly when it counts. 2011 WTTC lost to way past prime WLQ. 2013 WTTC crushed 4-0 by ZJK. 2015 WTTC lost to an in form Fang Bo. 2016 Rio Olympics lost to Jun Mizutani in Team Event Final. 2017 WTTC crushed 4-0 by ML. 2019 WTTC lost to Simon Gauzy. He only barely won one world cup when there was no serious contenders. He will never win a big title, he is a doubles and entertainement player, he never had the heart of a champion like ML, ZJK and FZD have.

[@LimoneneDaddy]

Came here to post this, he always had a fantastic forehand but average backhand but nownhis backhand is nearly as good as his forehand, he is at the top of his game and it shows here as he beats the monster of a player in Ma Long , as a fellow Chinese Penhold user/player i am so excited to see how Xu Xin continues to exude his dominance with his improved backhand and overall well rounded yet incredibly strong offensive game. And the two to four defensive positions Xu Xin took against Ma Long - specifically where he was fishing and lobbing against Long's forehand loops and smashes were particularly entertaining when/where he eventually returned those Ma Long fast and strong shots with crazy backhand loops and BH counters, again away from the table, followed by several fast and spinny counter loops

[@AdhityaAbuSyafiq]

Great commentator always make the game even better to watch.. Thank you Adam

[@WellMefisto]

He not only is a commentor, but as we all know, he also truly LOVES table tennis! It makes such a great difference!

[@miortaha9779]

Adam borboro....

[@faridselamat9266]

Mior Taha

[@xxjer23xx91]

he is so enthusiastic about the game and talks the right amount to not be annoying and to not feel like theres not even a commentator

[@miortaha9779]

@@faridselamat9266 kenal sy ke bro

[@citylidamj8898]

Make the pen hold great again!!!!!!

[@DesertStarr]

Xu Xin is why i play table tennis and the RPB is a fun versatile and strong style.

[@syuukinnryokou2000]

I hope J-pen players come back. But looks like difficult.

[@bananaapple9698]

I used to use j pen play rpb style

[@zhou133]

Lol

[@nelsonflores7301]

Jjjaaaaajjjjaaaaajjjaaa

[@SteveSoper1979]

I can't believe Xu has transformed himself this late in his career but he has finally developed an elite RPB and just like we've always suspected, he's darn near unbeatable with that addition.

[@f.g6870]

But most probably he still can't play in singles in the coming olympic, which is too bad.

[@NoName-yb1iv]

@@f.g6870 If he maintains this kind of dominance up until the Olympics, why won't he be fielded?

[@BigDaddyGee85]

thats what i always have predicted...when he someday gets to the point where his backhand will be just nearly as good as his forhand is, he will be just unbeatable (on 100%)

[@felixajayi9248]

@@f.g6870 But why do think he is ineligible

[@federicoclaps5099]

@@felixajayi9248 because at the Olympics only 2 players from each country can play singles, and another player can play mixed doubles. Xu Xin is the best doubles player in the world, so the Chinese team will probably choose to let Fan Zhendong and Ma Long play singles, and Xu Xin the mixed doubles

[@varuncbv6692]

Wow so happy for xu xin. Around last year everyone thought he is past his prime but somehow he is able to evolve and become number one again. His backhand is super deadly now. Well it's never too late Xu xin. Keep on going

[@ZestLight]

The Reason Xu Xin Won! BackHand Winners! 0:18✺0:31✺0:53✺1:29✺1:57✺3:11✺3:55✺4:09✺4:51✺5:53✺6:19✺ 6:24✺7:54✺8:19✺8:31✺10:29✺

[@saikarthikbathula7108]

8:31 was the best

[@PajakTheBlind]

It's not yet Wang Hao level of RPB, but given some more refining we might get another ultimate penholder in times when the style almost got extinct. And thanks for all the timecodes.

[@saikarthikbathula7108]

@@PajakTheBlind XX forehand>>>>Wang hao forehand. XX backhand

[@PajakTheBlind]

@@saikarthikbathula7108 I never doubted XX forehand, but his RPB for longest time was and still slightly is subpar to Wang Hao. Once he raises the level of his RPB some more he'll have the capabilities to dominate in coolest fashion ever.

[@zty3529]

Exactly

[@linweigao5674]

许昕有了反手，配上世界第一正手，加一落点控制，真的很厉害！

[@ewgegkeugrwug1739]

马龙正手表示不服

[@MMMMMM1992J]

@@ewgegkeugrwug1739 當然都很強，兩位正手的觀賞性都很高。 馬龍正手銜接完美，許昕正手手感太神奇，幾乎很多你覺得回不了的球他都救回來。

[@sagimeiri6697]

I hope Xu Xin will get the opportunity to play singles in Tokyo 2020, I think he deserves it.

[@bengtbengt3850]

Ma Long is obviously going to participate in the singles (unless injuries or something similar, of course), since he won in 2016. The second player from China is probabaly going to be either Xu Xin or Fan Zhendong. I’m not sure who I personally think deserves it more

[@lcsd_7]

Nah, he lost to Mizutani in Rio and to Gauzy at WTTC. FZD on the other end never lost to a non chinese in majors. And that's more important for coaches.

[@johnwu1091]

@@lcsd_7 but those were before his improvement of backhand play, right?

[@thejackedchromehunter.1752]

doesnt china have a try out team? like does not matter how well you did in x tournament there is always a try out?

[@flagella1337]

@@lcsd_7 If FZD continues his current poor performance, it wouldn't make any sense to choose him over XX.

[@deepak_karra]

I never played the game. Saw XX playing on you tube 5 years ago and started following the game coz of him. It's been up and down journal my friend. He's the X factor on TT. Cloud walker brings Thunder to the table. Better late than never. Seeing him taming the dragon in this final was one of the best moments of my life. Never thought I will shed tears on seeing him winning today. Go XX. Love from Australia.

[@travelator3035]

Am I the only one that noticed that Xu Xin never lost to Ma Long in the Korean Open out of all tournaments? 2013 and 2016 proved it and now 2019.

[@1042247858]

Yeah, miss the 2013 Korean Open, especially for the last four points.

[@rogernguyen1273]

May be Xu Xin play for the eyes of Korean yang haeun !

[@陳振脩]

@@rogernguyen1273 haha

[@whitet-poison4834]

I hope Xu Xin gets to play in the olympics, he has proven himself to be the current number 1 player in the world.

[@adrianhartanto2790]

Maybe xu xin’s backhand is not the strongest out there, but it’s very spinny and can be very dangerous for his opponent, Congratulation Xuperman !

[@danielemoscardini]

It's been some months since I last played tabletennis. This inspiring video makes me wanna play again!

[@robinxia6069]

真高兴许昕能在传统认为是运动员晚期提高自己的能力上一个台阶，弥补了自己弱点，是不是找到了合适的球拍哦

[@thejackedchromehunter.1752]

xu xin, won and absolutely deserved it. ma long was playing 100% but he was overwhelmed. i think the confidence of being #1 and plus whatever that has awakened a better version of him, has made him a true #1 in the world.. i hope he has a long streak and keep it going. nothing is worse than be amazing. but can never beat that 1 guy and you both get old together and retire without ever reaching that spot. but he earned this one.

[@MyThoughtsBelow]

Ma Long looked real annoyed to have to deal with the new and improved RPB. He was like: "Really, I have to block great backhand too? I remember when you were all forehand, now how am I supposed to score easy points?"

[@수학강사재원]

Xuxin proved that he can be a world champion. He showed constant stability more than ever. His miss shots were hard to catch. I think he deserves to be a next gold medal guy at Tokyo Olympic. Very unique style but strongest skills and strategies. Perfect footwork, endless rocket forehand shots in a row, incredible agility, unpredictable chop blocks, stable but very strong backhand even with penhold. I will treasure your autograph I got at the last year.

[@marchwu2109]

Man xx is really on a roll. I think in a previous interview lgl said xx is amazing but can sometimes get into the "show man mode" and get distracted. But now xx looks super focused on the game with deadly precision and strategy

[@pham1020]

Xu Xin has brought penhold style to a new level. He is like a combine of Ma Lin and Wang Hao now. Solid in both wings. ML won't be able to beat Xu Xin so easily in the future.

[@woowoowool1]

YES YES YES

[@woowoowool1]

He might not beat him again if xx plays like this......

[@pham1020]

@@woowoowool1 ML seemed a little surprised with XX's backhand. It will be interesting to see what ML can come with to counter it the next time they play.

[@РадомирСветловин]

ml is having some injure

[@qudghwns61]

We gotta admit when xu xin's backhand works, literally nobody can stop him! So excited to see Cloud Walker beat the dragon among clouds!! Yeah!!

[@wonghow]

Xu Xin had to improve his backhand just to defend against a backhand attack. Xu Xin will still use his forehand to win points. He will not intentionally get into backhand rally. His forehand is incredible one hit win !

[@siyuan2276]

I cannot even imagine the prospect of these two players retiring...it'll be a sad time for us all

[@whitet-poison4834]

when they retire we'll have to watch harimoto screaming every day.

[@siyuan2276]

@@whitet-poison4834 Hopefully he won't by then

[@schwachangefangenstarknach8238]

@@whitet-poison4834 😕...

[@ePDMS]

@@whitet-poison4834 hahaha,😂😂😂

[@zty3529]

@@whitet-poison4834 The screaming hairy motor sounds more like a malfunction vacuum.

[@yanglinwang3475]

Ma Long👍👍👍👍👍🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳

[@eunjunkim7129]

5:15 - 5:28 truely amazing from Ma Long!

[@shoutho8156]

Ma Long already had a spot on Olympic 2020, so Xu Xin and other Chinese players have to do their best. To be honest, Xu Xin had played really well lately ( except World Championship ) , he won this match cuz he needs it. Btw what a show ... i mean performance by Ma Long, he did show us he tried his best =)

[@koiforyou]

@OVM it's sarcasm.

[@shoutho8156]

@OVM OMG ! Are you dumb or super dumb? =)) couldn't see what i put up there?

[@shoutho8156]

@OVM Like i said, Ma Long already had a spot on Olympic 2020, win this match gives him nothing. On the other hand, defeat Ma Long in a final gives Xu Xin a huge advantage to get the one and only spot left. They have been close friend since they were teenages,...so you know =)

[@shoutho8156]

@OVM watch it again, you'll see Xu Xin ( like me ) noticed what Ma Long was trying to do too. That's why he wasn't too excited after won the match, but still i think Xu Xin appreciated what his friend did.

[@shoutho8156]

@OVM Okie, dummy let's take it this way, your nation only have 2 spots on Olympic, you certainly got one, many incredible players have to fight for one left. Your best friend is one of them and YOU have a chance to help him/her take it. What would you do ? Will you try your best to win a trophy ( which gain you nothing apparently ) and shut down your friend's chance ? or just secretly help him/her .

[@qinfubiao]

It's just incredible to see a top player like Xu Xin could still have improved big time in the last few months! His forehand is undoubtedly No 1 in the world and if he can keep his RBH at current level, he may well get a singles tickets in Tokyo 2020, which by the way is pretty sad that a player like him may not be able to play Olympics!

[@steven821130]

8:31 just WOW, those backhands from Xu Xin were damn good.

[@iamlalala1995]

steven821130 sick top spin

[@xiejerry9203]

I know right?

[@ngong11]

yes, cannot believe. Penhold backhand far-from-table topspin!!!

[@村上一夫-d6u]

俺の一番好きな選手が優勝🏆おめでとう！^_^

[@vinnnywong52]

This is the third times i watched this epic finale, it was a great pleasure to see XX dominated over ML. XX you are a star, you are one in a BILLION

[@syzygy6769]

One in 7 Billions.

[@muzamilgodil2520]

@@syzygy6769 Theres also ma long FZD and others

[@financialliberty2381]

What a match!! The level of play in the first 3 sets was just out of this world, both played at an insane level, perhaps even above anything I've seen before, including during the best FZD-Ma long matches. After the third set, ma long's level obviously dropped a little bit but still. Xu Xin having a BH now makes world of difference, what a player!!!

[@locarxd5471]

I miss Xu Xin vs Ma Long matches 😢

[@nicholasb]

XX is too good lately! Btw "Ai Ya" sounds too cute

[@prototype225]

I was supporting Ma Long and I thought he couldn't have got even to quarter final. I'm so glad hi got final, however Xu Xin is in better condition. Cheers and congratulations to Cloudwalker!

[@LongTimeTTFan]

Xu Xin's forehand, his much improved RPB and his best 3rd ball attack equals Unstoppable.

[@duckgoduckgo]

ITTF Camera angles are 👌👌👌

[@Ivan_zubov_official]

It’s best player in world 🔥🔥🔥

[@zweminthu9040]

OMG 8:31 Xu Xin RPB vs Ma Long Forehand Rally. Finally, Xu Xin overcome his weakness and greatest threats.

[@wenjieyang5568]

What a treat to the fans!

[@dariogutierrez6716]

Revisiting this. Pinnacle of these two in their mature stage at the top.

[@hamizanmahayuddin5413]

Xu Xin RPB improve amazingly.. So spinny and tricky.. Long live penholder!!!

[@stanimiriliev2588]

The commentator performance is at another level of it's own. Great game. Congrats Xu, you deserve it!

[@zottffss]

Adam Bobrow btw, the best table tennis commentator we'll most likely ever have.

[@shenqiangshou]

This is truly a battle of the titans, two of the GOATs going at it. TT at its best. So happy to see XX come out on top. As everyone has commented on, his backhand is now just as devastating as his FH.

[@shenzhenpingpong]

Xu Xin being able to score points with his reverse penhold backhand (rpb) is amazing. He should have had this backhand years ago (Xu had a very good rpb as a kid). He has confidence there now. The victory was really set up by Xu's serving. Ma Long couldn't place it short and low enough to force Xu Xin to push. Xu was able to 3rd ball loop kill quite a few. And on Ma's serve, Xu used his backhand to topspin well enough that Ma didn't have an easy 3rd ball loop. And Xu's counter looping is just swerving so wickedly that Ma is not on top of the counter looping rallies like he usually is.

[@yu-jd5jg]

Wow, you must be an expert. I can hardly see the white balls flying around with fantastic speed and you can see in details how the balls' spin

[@shajib13]

Bruce lee of Table tennis got Guns(RPB) of Rambo...... Xu xin u have nothing to prove..

[@brezc6056]

Xu xin for Olympics !!

[@jasonli2594]

Well this is pretty surprising. Although Xu Xin has been on fire lately, I didn’t expect Ma Long to lose this tbh, great game

[@wangshuntian]

Ma Long, Fan Zheng Dong: we are going to Tokyo 2020 Xu, Xin : Hold my beer

[@bluecatsss]

1:12 2:47 3:24 5:16 6:51 7:43 8:31 9:28 11:13 11:46 ww (banana)

[@Microbaul]

I think Xu Xin's good results recently can really be attributed to the fact that he realizes the next year's Olympics, if he ever qualifies for it, is gonna be his swan song. As much as I like FZD I'm gonna be rooting for him. He's really talented and entertaining but is always seen as the third wheel.

[@severintala1714]

This are the type of comment I like to read. I love Fan but Xx is right up there right now

[@briancheung6719]

Yes.. Since XX is so good at double, he surely will play team and double in Olympic2020.. But if China can only select 2 male players for single, I believe ML and FZD have better chance

[@marchwu2109]

@Chang probably not. Cnt did this before where even tho the player is top for singles they will put him on doubles to ensure they get all the golds

[@TheRafaelBond]

bullshit. like something formal could attribute career best form.

[@seekthetruths22]

I'm a very passionate fan of Ma Long, but it seems as if he has lost his hunger for the game at the moment after winning his third world title and China Open. Of course, no one can count him out in the biggest stages, such as WTTC and Olympic Games, but one must wonder if he has enough fuel in the tank to win his second Olympic Gold next year in Tokyo. Only time will tell, especially considering that he'll most likely get his opportunity to defend his title there.

[@shankardas6938]

A fan never doubts , only spectator s utter shit like you are here sitting in your couch

[@Sportwagenfreak1998]

Yeah Ma Long looked like he had no motivation. Not only in this game. Missing easy points, trying to save energy and so on.

[@seekthetruths22]

@@Sportwagenfreak1998 Yes, I saw the same in him. I think he's still nursing his injuries, and he's still playing because of his goal of winning the next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo. I'm really hoping he would win it before hanging up the paddle after an unprecedented career.

[@ricemenarq6230]

@@shankardas6938 The biggest Fan: Fan Zhendong

[@severintala1714]

Fuck off this is getting annoying by the day. You guys always find excuses when he loses like he lost his drive and crap like that. Man up and say he will win the next one and let us enjoy XX.

[@wailuntsang2776]

And even Ma Long cannot block Xu Xin’s ultra spiny shots several times.

[@Royalflash55]

It seems to me that Ma Long was tritely unprepared for such an increase in abilities at Xu Xin. And yet, this is the first person who beat ma long on the forehands ... just wow! WOW! good job!

[@torstenkircher2617]

I never thought that XU XINS play can be that offensive - This was a side i never saw from him before - genius

[@Morcilla3472]

11:57 And world number ONE is number ONE ONCE again :v

[@adamlc1287]

现在才是许昕的黄金时候，更稳定，更自信，更耐打。马龙基本保持一定实力，但确实有点下滑了。

[@jk9111]

I love adam commenting. I want to see him commenting from every angle possible :)

[@celsius7972]

Not everyone. He's childish and repetitive. FZD roller ENOUGH PLEASE! @adam bobrow

[@inyourface123]

@@celsius7972 feel the same. He is better than many others, but often comes across as an awestruck fanboy while commentating.

[@menfolks]

Congrats to the cloud walker who made and will continue to make more people enjoy watching tt!

[@paolo1132]

XX only lose to the likes of ML and FZD because of inconsistency. Plus, knowing you just ranked #1 really raises self-esteem. Congrats to the cloud walker!

[@schwachangefangenstarknach8238]

2:06 this table is sooo bad!

[@reza-zg3us]

Xu Xin is best ping pong player and i love his play😍😍

[@timmyaz7112]

with a improve back hand Xuxin is on top of the world !

[@tomlone1140]

Equipment upgrade needed for Korean open.

[@5limReaper]

more than that xu xin kept accidently kickin the table if you check matches before this

[@tomlone1140]

@@5limReaper Exactly. It happens for a reason, the table stands are not deep enough which sometimes interrupt players when they step up. It's just poorly designed.

[@painulygaurav]

Watching Xu Xin's RPB and the bending forehand is a thing of beauty. RPB is getting better and from behind the table it just looks awesome.

[@athan2274]

许昕自从加强反手后, 整个明显的上了一个新台阶!

[@MrFreezebook21]

Xu Xin proved himself in 2019, he is most phenomenal and versatile athlete in the world.

[@rob485]

最後的直板希望！😢😢😢感動👏👏👏👏

[@豪豪喝]

Kai Lee 台灣吳俊言沒聽過？

[@muhsyahrial164]

I think, Xu Xin have play table tennis very good, and than Ma Long every competition always win, but now he not win Bravo for Xu Xin...

[@mahdialmasud6479]

wow.... incredible match....great win for xu xin. I really want xu xin to win the next olympic singles gold. He deserves to be a grand slam champion before he retires.

[@aceventura1777]

After the WC he started to play more backhand and he is playing it more agressive..Xu is playing better..it will be interesting to see how will he play when it really matters againts Lin,Liang,Fan and Ma long..if he is going to use his backhand like here and in last 2 tournaments..we could maybe see a new World champ...

[@naserbushnaq]

Guys i have a question....where is zhang jike ?!!!

[@jijojoe8409]

許昕究極進化 不可思議

[@tevezkeleztheman]

Thumb up if you think Ma Long didn't play his best!

[@DQ2121]

His backhand loops are actually insane now

[@uvsl1978]

Impresive stylish game from XX but Ma is still great. Could feel that XX has incredible portion of fear for him

[@tabletennistimes8693]

I am so angry... because xu xin will probably end up as the greatest player of all time to never win a world championships (next to Ma Lin) I think 2021 is his last true chance!

[@tabletennistimes8693]

@trolltider är här oh yeah lol

[@xiaoafeica]

Best performance of Xuxin I've ever seen. No.1 fh plus reliable bh, should play Olympic single

[@hei198709]

许昕最近猛如虎啊~ 要不是混双失手 又是3冠

[@Raphael-jo1rp]

I can't remember last time XX won against ML but I'm super happy about it. XX's back hand really shined these days. He finally reached the all rounded Player ML have always been. The style in addition. Really could not be more happy about it.

[@shootacoustic6]

What a final match! Long time no see Ma long has been beaten by pen holder player in the final. I think one of most difficult is to overcome an opponent who always beat you. Like you fight with your fear. Respect both men for an epic match and hopefully see Xu Xin in Olympics men single. Great job XX!

[@transdata3035]

Ma Long's game is off today, too many mistakes, killer backhand from Xu Xin, congrats to both warriors.

[@slayaworld]

When they get into those big forehand rallies they look like they're straight out of the matrix.

[@jiaweichen5949]

Xuperman is in the building !

[@abilputra6381]

Anybody knows why the player sometimes touch the table? Is it a rule or is it just player behavior pls answer

[@TheSeoulmetro]

Xuxin is still here on my heart. Im very proud of you . He is my penholder's hope. He has powerful forehand and backhand. I hope he will get win again

[@jefflin7259]

Xuxin has the strongest forehand, and the ball inside the stadium is also good. If the backhand is like Wang Hao, he will become the real first.

[@sefoish]

Xu xin you have improved enormously! How bout that backhand! If this form continues your gonna be hard to beat at the Olympics!

[@uglyme8076]

this year is the year of xu xin

[@travelator3035]

And Ma Long. He did win 3 titles including the World Championships.

[@uglyme8076]

i am just happy for xu xin. ma long is a legend. this year ma long has more individual titles than xu xin.. but if you count xu xin's doubles and mixed doubles titles he got more. i like the way he wins single double and mixed double titles in japan open this year.

[@omgitstrevstar]

Xu xin playing legendary lately. Deserves that number 1 spot. All he had to do is make he’s back hand a weapon. In recent years it was he’s weakness, but now he looking dame good with no flaws. Be hard to beat the cloud walker now Period...

[@marchwu2109]

Yes yes yes xu xin is on fire right now. Keep it up number 1

[@MarcusChan-ux2oj]

The dragon is finally beaten by the cloud walker :(

[@tjhindjinkkhiam3548]

Dictator beaten by Xuperman!

[@syzygy6769]

If anyone can battle and tame The Dragon in the clouds..................

[@nealtran6844]

this is like Tokyo Olympic 2020. Defending Champion ML vs. Challenger Xu Xin.

[@agamgoel9763]

Just when you thought Ma Long and FZD are the 2 best Chinese players at the moment Xu Xin brings his backhand.😅

[@rasheedelakhlaqsiz4753]

Congratulations Xu Xin, an entertaining match with the Goat, my two favorites.

[@qd7181]

シュシンとかけてシューパーマンはアダム、ギャグセン高い

[@shanelawson5072]

Xu Xin gave away that sidespin backhand flick... & now hits through RPB more. It's better now.... not so many bad errors!

[@yi9621]

Brilliant plays!!!

[@eladyehuda8827]

wooowww xu xin After so many losses in the final against the emperor ma long, xu xin gave a huge battle and in fact the victory comes to him while ma long struggled against inferior opponents (against the Korean who squeezed him into the seventh campaign and barely ma long managed to win) xu xin bomber level players And managed to improve his defense game even more dramatically (just fantastic). I wanted ma long to win again but xu xin came more hungry and more mature

[@zty3529]

I don't have the exact statistics, but backhand winners are so decisive not just in this game, but also all other matches.