WTTC 2013 Highlights: Xu Xin vs Kenta Matsudaira (1/4 Final)

Review all the highlights from the Xu Xin vs Kenta Matsudaira Mens Singles Quarter-Finals match at the 2013 World Table Tennis Championships in Paris, France.
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[@pdubb32]

Xu Xin's foot work in that point at 5:52 was awesome even though he lost the point.

[@NoOffensePies]

Not only that, his form and rubber lets him take the ball soooo close to the ground.

[@marinmandusic1153]

In my opinion, Kenta is one of the most complete players in the game. Attack technique, block, serving, returnig and tactics, he has it all, except power. Damn, seems like this little guy misses so little to be one of the best..

[@andreialexandruparfeni7129]

Forehand and backhand looping, along with the serve receive are some of the most important parts of a pro's game, and his are far from Top 10 level. While he does have a good serve and a great block, you cannot say he misses little to be one of the best.

[@misterawesome1234]

Marin Mandusic but the plastic ball screwed him over, he only now starting to look his celluloid ball days

[@andreialexandruparfeni7129]

We'll see.

[@GIN.356.A]

The Chinese commentator who gets a lot of hate from international fans for being biased, her assessment of Japanese players like MatsuKen, Jun Mizutani, etc. are that they have solid techniques, as good as anybody, but they dont have the power needed to increase the deadliness of their shots, and I think she is right.

[@andreialexandruparfeni7129]

I agree about Mizutani.

[@TeHSamueL248]

I love Kenta so much, he's so crafty with his chop blocking and devastating awkward backhand.

[@phaikia13]

Notice that Liu Guoliang cheers when both players take a really good point.

[@Mischgi]

One of the most interesting, unique and nerve wrecking matches I have seen. I'm speechless as to what Matsudaira demonstrated

[@ad19932]

What an incredible match that was. Worth watching and one of my favourite matches of all times.

[@SL-jo4om]

I agree. If you look at the final between Wang Hao and Zhang Jike, this match is actually more interesting. Opposing styles makes for a better match.

[@globuz93]

That guy have unbelievable feeling

[@MaximeTanti]

The amount of feeling Kenta Matsudaira has on those blocks and pushes is astounding. It's almost as though he's cupping the ball in his hands.

[@andreluizoliveira9078]

3:21 point was amazing!

[@williamoak1825]

Watching Xu Xin and Kenta is just amazing!!!

[@bojasser7550]

kenta put up a good fight respect for both players

[@LutherBlissett94]

What a match! Both players have such a great individual style. Lovely to watch.

[@TheAdvancedcrew]

when it comes to big matches or tournaments like this, matsudaira gives his all and plays his best

[@AtoOmoS]

One of my favourite matches!

[@ichiroakuma7311]

Amazing. I never thought I would see Xu Xin having such trouble against a blocker, even a really good blocker like Kenta Matsudaira.

[@jmitchener]

Matsudaira always makes for an entertaining match.

[@rezaabasali9975]

Masterful table tennis...these guys from Asia are just outstanding players...

[@oorok12]

I was at the Championships for me it's the most interesting game I seen :) Thanks Kenta

[@lightmobile]

One of the best matches of all time!

[@sercanteyhani5265]

+lightmobile this is best match for kenta's career but it never be best match of all time

[@lightmobile]

+timo this is my opinion, not yours :)

[@sercanteyhani5265]

sorry but wrong:)

[@tuyen108vtv]

lightmobile

[@thecatmeows1625]

lightmobile Definitely a great match.

[@alainlaw]

Excellent! Wonderful! Amazing!

[@julian30947]

Amazing match!!

[@bagashp2894]

Damn! Xu Xin in this match was Full Of Spin! He forced himself even in the low position to do underspin, Superb! My favourite pingpong player

[@adilet2370]

One of the all time matches 💪

[@jsarvesh]

Great match! I feel that Kenta was relying too much on passive blocks in later games and became too predictable for Xu Xin, who loaded up his topspin strokes with heavy spin. A combination of passive block and aggressive shots, might have changed the results

[@ahmadmatsudaira2512]

Kenta matsudaira have the best style of play tabltennis Amazing blocks tecnique !

[@greentabletennisbat3]

I think japan is going to be china's biggest threat in the next 4-5 or so years. Kenta Matsudaira and Koki Niwa are very promising young player. although, yan an, Fan Zhendong, fang bo and zhou yo are definite challenges

[@rogernguyen1273]

You are wrong fifatube and we are in 2018 !!

[@imamriyadi7585]

U even thoug there is tomokazu

[@thomaschen9811]

Imam Ganendra When you realize that Japan’s only threat to the Chinese is a child prodigy born to ethnically Chinese parents 😂 Harimoto even has a Chinese name lol

[@firefist4547]

Laughs in Harimoto

[@Spellakos21]

Kenta's style is amazing, so nice to watch, s cunning. Xu xin is undoubtedly one of the best regarding physical form. Nevertheless full marks to Kenta, he's only 22 don't forget. I believe in the next WTTC he will have great success.

[@vjayjavier8876]

xu xin may have the best footwork i've ever seen... and has great stamina to back it up!

[@samme79]

Kenta really improved on his technique and it proves to be very effective.. It was neck and neck in this match.. All he needs is consistency and he's set to be top 10 for sure..

[@vidyutharni6151]

What a match! Outstanding blocking by Matsu against the best loops in the world of Xu! Should have gone all the way!

[@breakfastwhere]

they nod to each other. The Best Respect.

[@quickzilver333]

Xu Xins Physical fitness is incredible also. I would have just gave up against Kentas crazy blocks. Kenta was block and placing the ball in a very difficult angles but I cannot believe how Xu Xin was able to get there. His Fitness is superb. I guess this is the reason why Kenta was able to defeat the aging legend Ma Lin 4-1 with that crazy blocks.

[@jugs92]

I love Kenta's style of play, similar to how I like playing but he's just next level :)

[@zhizanhao1051]

Although he lost, I derive great pleasure watching Kenta play. He had a wide variety of amazing skills, both in attack and defence. But Xu's still my no 1 player anyway 😊.

[@sebastianheuwagen9318]

Hope to see Kenta back on Big Stages!

[@donluna2000]

Matsudaira has always been tenacious and tough as nails.

[@TRANhanoi]

Best match in WTTC2013!!!

[@amelmedunjanin2043]

Good match

[@TableTennisLover1234]

Such a superb performance by Kenta on display with his blocking talent

[@Kubric]

Great game!

[@victor.fariasilva]

Im from Brasil. Que jogo maravilhoso! Bravo!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-il5vp2io8p]

They're really good....

[@KavenLeandro]

Very nice match

[@vladimirpavliv2883]

0:27 fabulous!!! what a defence by Kenta

[@LucaMatteis]

I watch this to get pumped if I want to hit all topspins

[@user-sk3cp1uh7j]

ボールタッチがえぐい

[@KYchiu402]

5:11 Kenta has many GIRL FANS!!!!!!

[@xyzzzzz01]

and they all look the same :D

[@davesplatz]

@@xyzzzzz01 I guess that is the Japanese national team (?!)

[@KH-lz3ir]

they are teammates

[@memesvideoswtfouson6063]

Like Ma Long

[@jeromevelasquez6864]

3:20 fucking awesome :D

[@gforgtube]

finesse vs. raw power - sooo nicee to watch Kenta, he should won this match...

[@konichiwa4339]

3:20 このプレーほんと魔法みたいww

[@neycastro216]

Jogaço!

[@namo3450]

it's 2 in the mornin and I have school in the morning

[@rakza88]

superb

[@SibelCeck]

kenta is finally improving the right way :)

[@KYchiu402]

The defense of Kenta was excellent, even facing strong attacker Xu Xin. Xu Xin won this match not easy.

[@dt8475004]

3:21 is incredible Kenta is pure talent

[@muhammadikmal7956]

kenta's trickshot..totally wow !!!

[@jasonguam]

big fan of both players but Matsudaira gives his best to make this match as remarkable one.

[@sangramdattaaeepatrapur8439]

excellent forehand variation by Xu xin in the 3rd set although winning in deuce

[@zhangjxus]

good game!

[@Xxjeff71210xX]

3:20 amazing point !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dash5core]

World class

[@tabletennissmks9971]

How I wish i can play like them

[@congerfest]

큰이었다 와우

[@user-yp7ot4yo9q]

声出すシュシンほんまかっこいい

[@fellira2696]

^3:20 is amazing!!

[@MrVoland999]

blocker, no matter how skillful, will always be at a disadvantage vs a consistent ripper with good ball placement

[@vroomie]

+MrVoland999 Ever seen a man called Walder??? :D

[@paulgeuchen5837]

+shivansh srivastava "Walder"? Never heard of this man, what did he do?

[@vroomie]

Paul Geuchen He made occasional typo errors that nobody cared about. And nor should you.

[@zevlibin3403]

+shivansh srivastava Waldner had an amazing block, though he wasn't a blocker like Kenta/Oh

[@vroomie]

Zev Libin Agreed. I would not like to categorize Waldner in a ripper/blocker debate. He was the best because of the magical balance in both skills. I quoted his example to prove that, if done perfectly, blocking helps winning games.

[@Detherocable]

if you saw more old school matches such as those of waldner persson primorac or gatien, ud realise that they were succesful against the chinese for that exact reason. they not only had the aggressive mid play that most europeans had today but also a clearly exceptional blocking and fishing game too! now this is the approach that dominated the chinese back then! :-)

[@NATTCOB]

Kenta is so amazing! I think nobody want to play with him!haha But Xu Xin overcame him. This is the power of China and Top of the world. Both is awesome.

[@Princess_Leaf]

3:20 The awesome backhand point

[@noukenolife]

He reminded me of J.O. Waldner at the rally from 4:30

[@jjxtra]

3:20 epic rally

[@paulgillard2215]

Would have loved to see Kenta win ! What a shame. :-(

[@evgeniy_moscow_gooner]

Great speed from Kenta at 00:34. Unfortunately, he does not demonstrate it often.

[@tedarnado7903]

Amazing Punch Block by Kenta. A defensive strategy but not enough to stop Xu Xin. The best defense is offense.

[@sarfarazpanjwani7310]

Xu xins hands are very delicate...and kentas shots are tricky

[@ngokkute9331]

xu xin verry good, tuyệt vời

[@Nightscouts]

refreshing style

[@muktiabsbs8764]

Kenta is one the best player He is a very complete player. The only weakness is consistency

[@chank.y.6514]

xu xin good!!!

[@faizan.58]

Best blocking performance in an international game ever.

[@stephen-fd2wi]

GOOD

[@fethiguven17]

Great match. Funny. 2 legends

[@Holstboy]

Kenta played really smart in this game. You didn't notice that he scored a lot of point doing those drop shots? He can't go into a full on forehand topspin battle with Xu Xin. He played into his weaknesses instead.

[@kosion7145]

3:20 Wow!

[@user-uf6nt1cc4o]

xu xinちゃんかわいい

[@user-qj5ib3sd6h]

えぇ…(困惑)

[@hunkeelin]

To Milkey: The reason why XX beat kenta is pure and simple. XX is simply more "powerful" more athletic. XX shots are more powerful and he run faster.

[@Nutelko8]

Runs

[@gdounito]

+hunkeelin and less smarth. he only won cause kenta made unforced errors. especially in the 4th set. Xu xin is overrated he cant play close to the table with power. always falls back thats why zhang ma long and FZD fuck him up

[@thedavidgradinaru]

Table tennis is a lot more mental than most people realize. The Chinese really have some strong mental composure. Kenta had this in the bag man....

[@timbukz]

'JOLLY!'

[@user-mi3lr7gg2k]

ボールタッチがいい意味で変態的や ストップとかワケわからん止まり方してる

[@miguelcelo9454]

Kenta has a GOOD STRATEGY.

[@rvsd44]

KM made XX spent so much energy attacking......

[@RoboStuk]

3:24 incredible

[@3Badgie]

You're right! but that last shot he should've hit for the wine down the line, but he played that silly chop and got reaaaally lucky! a little bit more killer instinct is needed. But he's improved a lot since that match with Ma lin. I only fear that someone with a a better backhand than XX like Zang Jike or Ma Long will destroy him. He could easily pin XX and Ma lin down their backhands because they're weaker there, but when that weakness isn't there he'll struggle.

[@yuntsuchen]

if this were malong vs xuxin, we would be seeing two players standing three meters from the table looping.

[@tomlone1140]

Justin Chen that's what happens in most male Chinese vs Chinese matches which can be mostly seen in their inside team games

[@gabrielmuller8278]

Kenta unfassbar

[@ChevishJRF]

3:25 Wowwww

[@thedavidgradinaru]

Agreed. He needed to be a little more aggressive at times. Hope we get another non-Chinese upset soon...

[@andersonlasmar78]

Kenta matsudaira top

[@FaTaLBST]

4:28 "one love!"

[@vroomie]

+Jayce Soberano And the best point after that moment