Simon Gauzy vs Xu Xin | 2019 World Championships Highlights (R32)

Review all the highlights from the Simon Gauzy vs Xu Xin from the Liebherr 2019 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships.
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[@ttlondon2012]

Enjoy!

[@ucuplombok]

thanks..

[@user-dv2co4ns1b]

邪魔

[@mrcaisar4827]

@@ucuplombok 88

[@glossary90]

Impressive performance from Gauzy, he really gave his best.

[@rasheedelakhlaqsiz4753]

Now, Xu Xin is No. 1 Gauzy No. ?

[@fanax6420]

Rasheed Al-Nimr Al-Adab Siz and ?

[@Maximusss1385]

@@rasheedelakhlaqsiz4753 and?

[@gillou29]

What a game by Gauzy! He plays smart and creative against the cloudwalker... Well Done

[@denzel7089]

Never was a fan of Gauzy, but he completely deserved this victory. Also, I feel like those amazing tricky shots he made had its effect on XX's mind. XX always enjoys being the one who entertains the crowd, but in this game, Gauzy was the one who impressed.

[@___Robin___]

I wouldn't say it was deserved.. he won at the end with a lucky net ball and to top things off he came into the game because xu xin was playing carelessly and gave a set away. It's 90% a loss of Xu Xin and 10% a win of Gauzy. I wouldn't call someone else choking the game away a deserved win. He was very lucky XX didn't finish him off and lost focus. It's more ff XX defeated himself I wouldn't call that a deserved win. A deserved win is were you dominate and your opponent can't come up with answers. This to me was more of a self destruction of xx than a win of Gauzy. You got to be real he was insanely lucky and took advantage of it. Painful loss for XX.

[@user-ry8kr8vg7k]

Shut up and admit the truth Robin

[@rimreq299]

@@___Robin___ Simon is definitely the underdog, he needs tricky shots and perhaps luck to win, but that is not to say that he won by random shots and pure luck without any strategy. Simon's technique was amazing, usually XX is the one who wins far off table shots but here it was Simon. I always heard excuses like "lost focus", "not in his best shape", bored by these explainations. Simon's variations did mess up XX's play style.

[@bertalanhorvath9798]

A win is win!

[@robinhakki2251]

Yeah besides xx can't release the pressure title the world #2. Gauzy more entertain today because he nothing to lose.

[@devertz995]

Is this real life? As an European I'm so proud of Simon, I literally cant breathe when he won, creative and attacking style, never passive plays, Good game and well played

[@dxuhuang]

6:16 when the opposing (Chinese) coach smiles and applauds your shot, you know it's gotta be good.

[@Abdulbasit-alshafi3i]

No he was clapping for xu xin coz there he attempted a hard shot . Btw if ur right xu xin would be mad

[@yorunoxx4788]

@@Abdulbasit-alshafi3i usually when you are supporting a player you are clapping your hands. So you are right

[@Abdulbasit-alshafi3i]

@@yorunoxx4788 Right on brother ✊

[@travelator3035]

Congrats Simon for doing what we've all been waiting for 16 years: A guaranteed silver medal for the rest of the world.

[@boonang1315]

U r absulately right

[@boonang1315]

I am a chinese, but chinese against chinese in final, no fun, no excitement no fire.

[@ramadur1996]

You cant have a better final than chinese vs chinese. Its absolutely the best table tennis you can see. If boll plays like against the japanese guy it would be an amazing final

[@thomasli8209]

Travelator I’m extremely happy for Simon since he’s one of my favourite players and the underdog in this match, but let’s not attribute any of the congratulatory feeling towards the fact that the final won’t be Chinese-Chinese. I understand that some people are tired of finals like that, but the final should be between two of the best players. Simon was simply the better player here, and that’s great, but a Chinese-Chinese final would have been awesome too because it’s best for table tennis to see two of the best in the tournament face-off. I hope Simon makes it to the final.

[@quentinzhu2067]

The key point is ML, FZD, LGY, LJK are all in the same section, we need to thank ittf...

[@archangel9674]

Gauzy's returns of Xu Xin's serves were absolutely stunning. Most players have trouble with Xu Xin's serves.

[@maultasche668]

I think Xu did not expect much from Gauzy, knowing that the previous matches were not difficult for him at all. At 2:2 and 8:3 he (and many others) thought that is was over... Xu lost the match especially mentally, wondering about Gauzy's astonishing shots Insane match with incredible tension

[@nishanbhattarai007]

Very well said.. Xu xin losing the game that too having a 5 points' lead is a rare moment.

[@dikaosoune]

Exactly what I thought!

[@chingis-han]

what kind of energy ?! What game is this?! Best tournament game !!! Simon congratulations!)))

[@reinaldopessoa2603]

So far!!

[@thenewguy7527]

Leading 8-3 and lost the game Stay focused XX! Great performance by Gauzy.

[@teodororaco4171]

On my opinion the coach had to call "time out" in that game

[@trevorkoch8911]

Gauzy was able to keep xu xin from getting into rallies quite well. His backhand flip catches a ton of side spin, attacking it from the side of the ball, which looks to have gave XX a lot of trouble.

[@reinaldopessoa2603]

@@trevorkoch8911 yes XX definitely underestimated Simon's side spin.

[@warmshizzle]

He completely avoided using his backhand. Can't win in today's game doing that

[@reinaldopessoa2603]

@@warmshizzle I disagree Xu Xin has done that many times! Definitely harder against his teammates but with his footwork it can be done.

[@adambanul5545]

13:50 even waldner would be proud of this block!

[@ilotiana2723]

June 2020... still asking myself how did he block it, with his racket wide open (not closed as we usually do on topspin) 🙄🙄

[@aureliantihi7707]

Simon Gauzy played like there is no tomorrow, what an exciting match and fantastic to watch! Respect to him and good luck in the next round ! Xu xin was undecided sometimes..

[@teodororaco4171]

Simon Gauzy has showed great control, creativity, excellent strategy and concentration.

[@BojanBesinger]

WHAT AN AMAZING MATCH!! You can be so proud Simon!

[@gorodph]

Absolutely amazing and beautiful game.

[@losreyes274]

Incredible match !! Simon Gauzy was awesome and Xu Xin could do anything !! Congratulations and keep your hard work Simon Gauzy🇨🇵🇨🇵

[@chrisqin3839]

XU XIN is my favorited player, best I have to congratz Simon cause his performance tonight is amazing! If he can keep his tension in such high level he can definitely go for a medal or even championship.

[@alexismamadou2193]

Wow Great back and forth action. I am French and Xu Xin is my favourite player. This vid just made my day. Allééé.

[@3Dsirius]

Amazing match. Table tennis is so beautiful to play!

[@nishanbhattarai007]

What a video quality. Great work @ittf.

[@kensato8040]

Amazing match! Amazing effort by Simon.

[@eczavyr2899]

Gauzy playing like he's top 10 again, holy I watched this live and this match was so exciting

[@pipaion]

Xu Xin is definitely a freak.. a lefty pen-holder walking on the clouds.. only an amazing talented player as Gauzy, with so many original shots and brave tactics could beat him! A dream came true for the frenchman, and some hope for European supporters.. the China- rest of the world gap is closing up...what an incredible match!!

[@francescch]

Amazing Gauzy, one of the most creative players in Europe! Congrats! Hoping to see the european quarter finals...

[@felixvu3753]

This is incredible for European table tennis! Wow!

[@PayanPayjor]

I loved Gauzy's game today. Pure passion!

[@gaboelexo]

finally gauzy could beat xu xin, so proud of him. Good job to the french team. Greetings

[@nishanbhattarai007]

Unbelievable. What a match. Xu was the favorite to win this match but Gauzy surprised. Xu xin's supporter but happy for Gauzy. Keep going Simon

[@zencosuzuki8496]

My new idol with these extraordinary spins that made a lot of problems his opponent , Xu Xin. And in this match I see one thing- Simon is not arrogant, he's very calm and plays very well. I want to see Simon plays this way always . Really very good job. Number two on the world must finish his adventure in single in this world championships. Incredible. For me this is a big surprise . Congratulations Simon !!! Greetings from Poland!!!

[@alilacherruse]

Simon! Great Win. Great to see Patrick Chila, as well. Simon no doubt knows about and has seen Chila's great feeling & creativity. He has a little of it himself. That big bending side spin being a perfect example. Viva Chila & Simon!!

[@yleng8030]

你永远是我心里的唯一，爱你，大昕哥。。😭😭😭

[@evan.hongzhengyang7135]

Great strategy from Gauzy. Keep attacking Xu's forehand and lots of short balls(great control).

[@maxyun13]

whoever win this match, simon's play is fun to watch. superv control and agility.

[@gustavoc6812]

Wow I didn't see that coming! And 10:44 Calderano move attempt 😄

[@tabletennis9968]

Tries to do like his friend 😆

[@dennibrugada5653]

10:23 and 10:30 Exactly the same plays but flipped 😱

[@napapanda5169]

I wait for a game like this all my life. A brain killer game. Not that Ma Long, Fan Zendong and others amazing fast rally games, but one that you see the minds boiling. Gauzy is the Dumbledore of table tennis, aways a new trick on the table...and today he did what he knows best, magic on the table. Congratulations Cloud Walker and Simon Dumbledore Gauzy.

[@truberthefighter9256]

In fact, Xu Xin is the one who is doing all those tricks successfully.

[@WangLiChan]

Superb game. Well done for both players.

[@user-jq2dn1sn6n]

The BEST match I've watched

[@chun-chengchu7143]

Amazing! Congrats to Gauzy!

[@Isaacoun100]

Holy match, And I thought Kanak vs Long was the best match so far

[@user-he9ok1gc7k]

BIG SENSATION!!!

[@DQ2121]

Gauzy's use of the strawberry flick receive made it really hard for Xu Xin to get in quality attacks. His lobs, chops and counterattacks away from the table were really good too. Big win for him.

[@dimakogan9593]

one of the best matches ever

[@roos3013]

my sympathies for Xu Xin. always fun and pleasure to watch!

[@onepoh4680]

I found it really funny when he tried the 2 hand backhand :) inspiration from team mate Hugo Calderano.

[@yor781]

Not even close. They are from different continents !

[@onepoh4680]

@@yor781 I hope this is a joke. Ochsenhausen.

[@Turbo-Kid]

They actually play together in leagues so Juan is right

[@yor781]

Oh ok. Oh I was thinking of the national team. Many pros from different countries play in clubs together so that's what u meant

[@floetryhfk]

The creativity of Gauzy was the thing Xu Xin couldn't deal with ;)

[@uvicjackson]

to say xu's forehand isn't working right is one thing, but man!!! some of those amazing placements by Simon, and the strong fighting spirit in loop battles! he deserves the win!

[@olissime01]

Quelle performance ! Bravo, Simon !

[@jtuerah]

Top class game 👏

[@Frankvn09]

Congrats Simon from Vietnam 🇻🇳

[@pascalbleval7215]

Wow, what a game ! Well played Simon ! :)

[@TheScion777]

Awesome game that with Simon giving XX a taste of his own medicine with all that wizardry..! Keep goin Gauzy!!!!

[@alexanderbertisch6328]

Simon's coach looks and appears so much more helpful and polite

[@jxie810]

许昕打得很好，有点保守。正常情况下赢西蒙没有问题，今天西蒙发挥太好了。许昕不要灰心！

[@hadoopear6471]

Excellent play plus good luck.

[@ck-wg2hm]

for me the most interesting match of the tournament

[@ankitvartak4324]

Gauzy's prediction of Xuxin's shots was impressive.. He was always at the right places at right time.. Gauzy was hitting shots which we usually see Xu Xin hit and connet most of times

[@graycleary]

Great game. Great win!

[@electro6290jp]

Congrats Simon. His receives look very effective to XuXin.

[@derredorian2961]

Thanks to Simon Gauzy, there will are at least one silver medal for the remain of the World.

[@pb6270]

Very enjoyable to watch unlike matches with only very short rallies

[@nathleflutiste]

Bravo Simon, c'est toi le meilleur !

[@askingwhyisfree7436]

too many incredible shots from gauzy!

[@piing-poong7650]

Best match in Simon's career.

[@rakhmatfu4564]

so glad to watch xu's defeat.. looking for another vids of his defeat..

[@Chas10691]

Gauzy taking great risks with ripping backhands, strawberries , fantasy receivs(chop block chop whatvever) and keeping rallys short paid off. Also his banana placement into body or wide foerhand was excellent, which got XX into bad positions to loop and got Gauzy the chance to attack. In general XX is unbeatable in pure looping, but he was getting shaky as realised he could loose this game. And His receiving can be considered as weak today and almost almost NO RPB to put pressure on to gauzy.

[@inyourface123]

This is the best Gauzy has played. Ever.

[@ivoshterev]

Good job, Gauzi!

[@user-ji2ds1nw4i]

昕爷手感不好啊，最大的优势稳，没有了。发对方反手多次被拧爆，自己的反手拧，感觉基本没有威胁。是不是直板的拧不能像横板那么爆？

[@slyfly86]

BRAVO!!!!

[@coooolibri]

nice game. i know xu xin has a very nice backhand, although he plays penholder, but its limited in angles compared to a normal style. in the next few years he might get in trouble, as players adapting to it. look at simons legs this game. he looks very well in form.

[@dhanarputra555]

Style makes fight. Just like boxing in its glory days.

[@tcwangbin]

Gauzy played strategically by giving soft returns to the backhand side of XX while giving speed and power once it goes to the forehand side.

[@Hayekenshort]

indeed he played the old way, short return and variations. I think that s how you should played chinese guys who are too good at top-counter top

[@jphb95]

gauzy played out of his mind!!! great match

[@habibihabibi2565]

Holy moly, lots of crazy shots from gauzy...

[@user-ei1tp8qn8d]

Super match!

[@akgbkc]

Great game.I expected Xu Xin to have cakewalk. Quite the opposite. Simon kept the momentum going.Some of his returns were real classic.Especially backhand blocks and even away from the table returns.

[@XCSme]

Great match, Gauzy had a very good day. Thanks @ITTF for not uploading the potato quality video of this match.

[@charliexiong1787]

Well done.

[@hogerinhu]

Simon Gauzy is one of the best players in the world, he's top 10 level, u have to respect!!! nice result! congrats, boy

[@HarryWizard]

rank 34

[@raphael_als]

@@HarryWizard before he was 8

[@hogerinhu]

he has the top10s level of playing when he shows all his potential. I mean when he turns into Super Sayajin, like this time, u know?

[@tinlang]

2 incredible entertainers

[@abstractexchange5057]

Simon is confident in far distances. Xu Xin forgot his backhand in this match.

[@robonahkhalid9168]

What is gauzy blade setup?

[@lajkac330]

Wow great match

[@jinjeonpingpong4989]

There should be a hall of fame for players who have defeated Xu Xin. That definitely puts you at god level.

[@andresrossi9]

Gauzy has been the Xu Xin of the situation here

[@TheHelton05]

Esse francês é complicado para todos. Que jogão!!

[@mrsith1402]

Well done Simon!

[@user-vg1fs5lh9m]

Wow unbelievable

[@user-uh5uo9np6n]

Повезло в концовке, а радости как-будто красиво очко сыграл. Вполне на равных боролся. Молодец!

[@elpablo566]

Monstrueux notre Simon !!!!

[@user-eo7wy4fv2v]

best match

[@Shirish255]

Very Well played Simon.

[@gabrielgabriel4921]

Ptain Gauzy tu fais rêver, tu seras peut être jamais premier mondial, tu gagneras peut être pas ces championnats du monde, mais merci pour tout! Montre à tout le monde que c'est bien toi le n1 français, faut retrouver ce niveau fantastique sur la durée!

[@ismaelbenbachir6938]

Waw superbe match si tu passes par là Simon très belle perf !

[@phigo4kins]

Even though the Pressure was Great.... I've Never Seen XX Miss this Much Shots/His Signature Forehands..

[@trevorgrindz5556]

Nice to see someone other than China win. Great match!!

[@frog-hunter]

恭喜西蒙Congra to Simon!

[@bananekrumm]

Now a fan from Gauzy 🇩🇪

[@Skrippykrotangler]

Maybe the biggest win of Gauzy's career? Fantastic match.