Wang Liqin is a true champion. The only way from being best in the world is downhill, no one can keep it up forever. Staying among the best for as long as he did is beyond remarkable. He still got it, he can still produce marvelous game and I can only hope that he keeps playing for few more years. Tyoungos, who are you to tell him when to retire?
Wang and Xu are from Shanghai. They got to be from the same team in China's provincial competitions. With these 2 dudes, Shanghai must have won many national titles.
Great Match, great rallys, Xu Xin surprised me with his lifting/counter topspin game, but what surprised me the most, is seeing WLQ almost beating him with just his beautiful technique and smart ball placement ^^
There are not many people who have seen more table tennis movies than me and i have to wsay that this is one of the best matches i ever saw. ttCountenance, you did it again, great work man!
so many spectacular rallies on this match which is we didn't see them very often in table tennis nowadays. I don't understand why in the past there more awesome rallies than today and the match more exiting to watch.
Forehand was the predominant stroke used back then. The new generation is backhand dominant due to the backhand flick adopted. Away from table rallies are played using the forehand stroke not backhand stroke.
XX was so athletic back then. So many more long-ranged rallies. Miss those days. Nowaday everyone plays with their belly against the table. Hardly see any power loop rally.
xu xin beating the great wang liqin...ohh boy...this guy can really stand his ground against long forehand topsin rallies against wang liqin..and he is nowhere intimidated.....definitely one the best uprising stars of china...a world champion in the making...anyways..peace yah all guys!
omg how deadly is Xu XIn? He's tall as Wang Liqin, his rpb is better than Wang Hao/Ma Lin's imo, his forehand and footwork are amazing as Ryu Seung Min's, and heck he's a penholder and a LEFTY
That legendary creature still won nothing of importance and even failed in doubles to Mizutani.Perhaps having a decent block to redirect attacks to wide angles and a good serve is more important than playing loops 6 meters behind the table.
omg, this match was amazing, the rally beginning at 5:48 is insane. Also interesting to note, Wang Liqin, almost never bothers to switch the sides of his paddle to smash, but he did against Xu Xin. In my opinion these two players are the two most athletically gifted players of their generations. Both have an unique combination of speed and reach. Samsonov is taller than Wang Liqin, but way slower, Ma Lin is faster than Wang Liqin, but doesn't have his reach. Xu Xin has that combination.
I feel sorry for Liqin, he is still doing very well recently, but the old weak points (backhand and serving) prevent him from beating the young guns Ma Long and Xu Xin anyway, I like to watch his matches
@tyoungos Im sorry, but if you are in the best match of the year, you clearly still have something to offer the croud. why retire if you still love the sport?
Indeed you are rigth with Wnag Liqin's weakness on backhand, and even forehand returns near table he is mostly a mid-distance player... but what is wrong with his service???
wang liqin is still good enuf to beat anyone that's not chinese... but he IS getting old. China has a long road of table tennis ahead of them. he should retire soon...
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this commentator makes the game unbelieveble exciting. I love his commentating
what a game, what a sport
oh man, i love this xu xin guy. so fun to watch. he really goes for it.
Wang Liqin is a true champion. The only way from being best in the world is downhill, no one can keep it up forever. Staying among the best for as long as he did is beyond remarkable. He still got it, he can still produce marvelous game and I can only hope that he keeps playing for few more years. Tyoungos, who are you to tell him when to retire?
Wang and Xu are from Shanghai. They got to be from the same team in China's provincial competitions. With these 2 dudes, Shanghai must have won many national titles.
AMAZING MATCH!
Xu Xin is awesome, hope he's top one day, if he carries on like this then he could be :D
Well done! 😃
Great Match, great rallys, Xu Xin surprised me with his lifting/counter topspin game, but what surprised me the most, is seeing WLQ almost beating him with just his beautiful technique and smart ball placement ^^
There are not many people who have seen more table tennis movies than me and i have to wsay that this is one of the best matches i ever saw.
ttCountenance, you did it again, great work man!
Veteran vs. New Generation! Love it!
so many spectacular rallies on this match which is we didn't see them very often in table tennis nowadays. I don't understand why in the past there more awesome rallies than today and the match more exiting to watch.
Forehand was the predominant stroke used back then. The new generation is backhand dominant due to the backhand flick adopted. Away from table rallies are played using the forehand stroke not backhand stroke.
5:48 and 7:11 rallys are amazing :D
Quel plaisir de revoir ce match exceptionnel !
one of da greatest matches i have ever seen
XX was so athletic back then. So many more long-ranged rallies. Miss those days. Nowaday everyone plays with their belly against the table. Hardly see any power loop rally.
Yeah, i mean he went to the finals here and in the worldchampion single. A great master
What a great match..
I think Xu Xin will be the number one soon xD
Isn't that amazing?!
@@HishamGamal1 sure is ha ha ha
xu xin really looks like hes enjoying the game
xu xin beating the great wang liqin...ohh boy...this guy can really stand his ground against long forehand topsin rallies against wang liqin..and he is nowhere intimidated.....definitely one the best uprising stars of china...a world champion in the making...anyways..peace yah all guys!
@tyoungos Wang Liqin won the Qatar bot long ago, he is still going strong
Amazing match, amazing rallies
xu xin is a great player
awesome match
super strong wangliqin
WLQ is the best ever to play this game. Amazing and deadly fh, he always wins the counter looping battles.
omg how deadly is Xu XIn? He's tall as Wang Liqin, his rpb is better than Wang Hao/Ma Lin's imo, his forehand and footwork are amazing as Ryu Seung Min's, and heck he's a penholder and a LEFTY
That legendary creature still won nothing of importance and even failed in doubles to Mizutani.Perhaps having a decent block to redirect attacks to wide angles and a good serve is more important than playing loops 6 meters behind the table.
omg, this match was amazing, the rally beginning at 5:48 is insane. Also interesting to note, Wang Liqin, almost never bothers to switch the sides of his paddle to smash, but he did against Xu Xin. In my opinion these two players are the two most athletically gifted players of their generations. Both have an unique combination of speed and reach. Samsonov is taller than Wang Liqin, but way slower, Ma Lin is faster than Wang Liqin, but doesn't have his reach. Xu Xin has that combination.
hillarious, nice analysis
tyoungos your right for the most part, but wang liqin is a 3-time WTTC champion and not 2.
2001, 2005, 2007
Wang Liqin Using a reverse serve, haven't seen that before i think
I feel sorry for Liqin, he is still doing very well recently, but the old weak points (backhand and serving) prevent him from beating the young guns Ma Long and Xu Xin
anyway, I like to watch his matches
Amazing!
The commentator is insane ... in a good way :) One can hear that he really is into table tennis.
1 year after this match, WLQ OWNS Xu Xin in WTTC 2011.
2019 anyone?
here
WOOOOAHHH AMAZING!!!!!
LiQin is very good for left hand!!
wang liqin plays good enuf for his age..
5:48 7:11
@tyoungos wang is 3-time world champion
5:47 is a really good rally.
former 3-time world champion ;)
not former
@tramnamcodon
... How about Xu's backhand... =P
@cdilluminati1 yay! i totally agree! WLQ is my favorite player ever. And also.... he is 3 time world champ not 2 haha
05:47 awesome rally!
Ma Long will win the 2011 WTTC? :D:D For sure
@tyoungos
Im sorry, but if you are in the best match of the year, you clearly still have something to offer the croud. why retire if you still love the sport?
5:47 and 7:10 you're welcome.
These two monsters...
Indeed you are rigth with Wnag Liqin's weakness on backhand, and even forehand returns near table he is mostly a mid-distance player... but what is wrong with his service???
@cdilluminati1 No one is more successful than Waldner, bar non
@nEWwORLDhOARDER Like Dynasty Warriors with a small ball.
@utahjai no WH's BH is much better!
wang liqin is still good enuf to beat anyone that's not chinese...
but he IS getting old. China has a long road of table tennis ahead of them.
he should retire soon...
LOL, nice prediction ;P
@Joosehyukful the guys young lmao
hahaha... it won't be til Ma Long's death hahha... However Xu XIn is a great player.
wow nice reverse serve liqin.... the white guy is annoying.