WTTC 2013 Highlights: Kenta Matsudaira vs Vladimir Samsonov (1/8 Final)

Review all the highlights from the Kenta Matsudaira vs Vladimir Samsonov Mens Singles Round of 16 match at the 2013 World Table Tennis Championships in Paris, France.
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[@scottlo211]

This is honestly one of the best matches of the entire WTTC 2013. The rally at 7:05...That is Kenta when he is playing at 100%.

[@quickzilver333]

Kenta's backhand improved a lot. He backhand shots are more controlled and precise. He gave Ma Lin a hard time also winning 4-1 against Ma Lin. He is the rising star of Japan.

[@KhalilMGebara]

One of the most beautiful matches I've seen in months.

[@brianpark406]

Dat slice at 3:27 was insane. What amazing defense from Kenta. He's finally started to risen in the ranks these days ^__^

[@ikarljoseph]

Samsonov is a powerful player his serves are one of the best they are renowned as are his blocks. He is one of the best.

[@FutureGuy47]

Matsudaira played some insane backhands in the 5th. Close game but he deserved to win.

[@zazenforever4940]

They are both fantastic blockers. Is Samsonov about 9 feet tall? He looks huge!

[@ericjordan2558]

Que buen partido de parte de los dos!!!!

[@user-en3nu2dq5u]

Legend for kenta

[@chrismendiola4079]

Kenta's backhand can do insane shots

[@miko7071]

何度見ても素晴らしい！！

[@DIGITALDREAMSSUBLIMATIONTIPS]

Superbbbb Kenta !!!!

[@ikarljoseph]

Samsonov could have won on another day-still Matsudaira is a very good player.

[@ikarljoseph]

His return of serve and allround play is top class-V.S.

[@GGun1t]

Wow i wasn't expecting samsonov to lose to matsudaira

[@DimaaReyma]

Holy Shitt! this match was awesome

[@andrewmccauley6262]

Am I high, or did that crazy point at 1:44 end with a Samsonov celebration, an edge for Matsudaira and the point going to Samsonov? Or did that come off his top or something?

[@adamskyrim2963]

HOLY LEGS LMAO

[@0o0jf0o0]

1:04 Sounds like the umpire utters a drawn-out "choooo"

[@Allanwify]

Great match

[@kuaicho]

it's wonderful

[@Mischgi]

Very entertaining match, WOW

[@user-dp7od7qx9s]

2ゲーム目の追い上げがすごい

[@chiuangel8904]

samosonv had some chance to KO xu xin but kenta still have a lot to ko xu xin

[@Zack-pc6vn]

That was clooose

[@bobbyken3423]

Really good match ^^

[@arimanno74]

Lose concentration for 10 second? You lose...

[@emppinadas3901]

Right, Kenta is a street fighter who smoked Ma Lin in 5 games, took a 2 game to 1 lead on Xu Xin, and had a couple of good breaks on Samsonov. What planet do you live on? The end result is all that counts and nothing else. Street fighter or not Kenta took advantage of more point winning opportunities on Samsonov than Vladi did in return. Kenta fights in your mind as if he has no fear. Talk your BS in two years after Matsudaira adds on 250 points. He rose 80 with this one tournament.

[@irtiza4262]

7:39 that is the scream of ma long it appears he won a game or a really amazing point Haha

[@thib02]

Quel niveau encore de Vladi !

[@lakikohakim9771]

trop bien

[@chiuangel8904]

want to see samsonv vs xu xin more~~~~~~~

[@user-ut3tx6jq1u]

Because I am a Japanese, Kenta wins and thinks a game of サムソノフ vs. キョシン to have wanted to see it again though I was glad

[@airs674]

I want to know last music's name

[@mingedz]

Yo !!

[@YourMaster86]

9:36 Soonshanoav instead of a correct pronunciation also.

[@xv5142]

whaaaaaaa hoooooo

[@antoinecraft1]

yes It's Ma Long ;)

[@YourMaster86]

8:18 Machitariya really? That umpire can't pronounce a simple name

[@tabletennisonline]

Si seulement Vladi n'avait pas manqué son service à 6-7 à la belle.. Il aurait peut-être battu Xu Xin 4-1 comme en Angleterre derrière puis.. Fini de rêver ^^

[@siveange127]

10:19 lol samsonov

[@benpork8533]

They kinda resemble in style of playing. Defensive. But sometimes offensive. They, two, try to control the ball rather than attack it.

[@user-ib6yd1xj5s]

Samsonov- foreva!

[@leesin4917]

damn itt

[@kaizhangtabletennis]

I think so. He used to use Tibhar.

[@Branovix]

id like to see you win agains that ''slow'' guy. (i don't know you, but i assume you can't)

[@mm5534uk]

9:20 😳!?

[@badcompany2984]

Zum Schliss hat Samsonov es ordentlich vergeigt.

[@pdubb32]

@ 10;19 Vladimir celebrated too early,Thought he had won the point.(lol)

[@nottoae]

SAMMIBOY!!! DONT STOP SWINGING FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF YEARS :)

[@Mossan_G4MEz]

審判の呼び方笑

[@LeonardoRozasVillegas]

LOL

[@kojakguelo]

euma bosta