Ma was already declining and his once amazing footwork has slowed down quite a bit. But he still managed to put up a great fight with his experience and tactics. Man, I just love his chop blocks, changeable attack angles, and change of pace. Really smart and skillful plays. As a penholder myself (inspired by Ma in my early childhood), I simply love both Ma and Xu. Great match.
Ma lin played well but he was too old for that while xu xin was gettin better and better, different generation ! And it’s gonna be the same with harimoto and others young players compared to Boll, Long, xu xin. Big respect for samsonov who still run the game !
in last a couple of years games seemed to be more fun to watch due to longer rallies and high level of skill instead of all out powerful attacking style we have today in chines games
Blame the ball change. This mid-distance rally stuff doesn't work against fast close-table players anymore. Spin is important still, but speed is a MUCH bigger factor than it was a few years ago.
It's hard to understand Ma Lin's service at 6:24. His arm at the point of contact doesn't look like it's brushing the ball in a way to move it to extreme left of XX. Just a moment after brushing the ball, he moves his arm backwards, instead of moving forward like in a pendulum serve. Deceiving for the opponent maybe. It looks so good.
XX said that he missed that era when ball was faster and skills were diverse but players like him couldn't live in the past so they had to fit the changes.
I'd say if Xu didn't hit so many net shots Ma lin might've had a better chance. Xu Xin is a awesome player but during this game he hit the net a lot causing Ma lin to hit the ball the ball higher than he probably would've wanted.
in match, after they lose the point, they always look at their paddle because it's a habit. beside, they want to check about the topsheet, may be it's not dry ^^
Ma was already declining and his once amazing footwork has slowed down quite a bit. But he still managed to put up a great fight with his experience and tactics. Man, I just love his chop blocks, changeable attack angles, and change of pace. Really smart and skillful plays. As a penholder myself (inspired by Ma in my early childhood), I simply love both Ma and Xu. Great match.
So many crazy things happening in this match
I miss Ma Lin's deadly 3rd ball shots. rarely see them today.
Ma Lin was THE best.
He may have lost due to his age, tired in last game or got upset due to net balls by Xu, but he was the BOSS.
ma lin 脑子最好
this was a great game, you can see how MaLin control the spins and his tatics by shoting left and right sides of Xu Xin.
02:44 ice mind game. Ma Lin is a very intelligent player.
I like ma lin's playstyle, even though he lost it's pretty fun watching him play.
Probably Ma Lin, is a most smartest player.
..and sometimes the meanest. He is just incredible in ball placement.
they gave each other so many awkward balls yet they responded so well to them. incredible match. celluloid at its best
Very spectacular game from both players, many beautiful rallies. Nice to see two penholders at highest level.
MA Lin Waldner and Koki Niwa...my favorite players
Ma lin played well but he was too old for that while xu xin was gettin better and better, different generation ! And it’s gonna be the same with harimoto and others young players compared to Boll, Long, xu xin.
Big respect for samsonov who still run the game !
Ma Lin not 'too old', because Chinese Team need him be a Coach to train younger player.
2020 Olympic Ma Long just won the men's gold not too shabby for an "OLD" player
one of the best game in history in my opinion..
MA always loves to start his playing at the end. He, though, has already been old.....
Ma lin is now old. Definitely he was better than today's xu xin. He has got.some signature shot that nobody has.
MA Lin believes in hard work... Waldner believes in smart work and Koki niwa...out of this world
in last a couple of years
games seemed to be more fun to watch due to longer rallies and high level of skill instead of all out powerful attacking style we have today in chines games
Blame the ball change. This mid-distance rally stuff doesn't work against fast close-table players anymore. Spin is important still, but speed is a MUCH bigger factor than it was a few years ago.
Wow such a gr8 match. Top quality from top players
2 penhold gods on 1 table.. awesome
Отличная игра, красивый теннис！
Such a clash of the Titans!
Good video quality
Ma Lin the Best!)
ma lin is like the god
xu Xin is the showoff
The unlucky edges and nets against Ma Lin were quite funny 😅
Ma Lin the best.
Ma Lin would show his emotions.
It's hard to understand Ma Lin's service at 6:24. His arm at the point of contact doesn't look like it's brushing the ball in a way to move it to extreme left of XX. Just a moment after brushing the ball, he moves his arm backwards, instead of moving forward like in a pendulum serve. Deceiving for the opponent maybe. It looks so good.
XX is a very special guy!
ML is simply unforgettable master.
1:28 after the point the same movement xD
Kek, indeed.
Penholders Sync mode on.
XX said that he missed that era when ball was faster and skills were diverse but players like him couldn't live in the past so they had to fit the changes.
มาลีน เก๋ามาก ชอบท่าเล่น สุดยอดครับ
3:07 he said fighting in Chinese(jia yo)to Ma Lin😂so funny
フォームの違いが分かりやすい‼️
This could have went either way. Xu was lucky.
Ma's smartness is absurd!!
2:11 !!! Pretty much no one does that ! That is just ma lin 's style !!!
Şu Şin'deki şans kimse de yok be. Gariban Ma Lin yine iyi oynamış , eski toprak işi biliyor :)
ART!
シリーズお願いします
Ma Lin so smart
Ma Lin was so annoyed that he didn't even cho at all
What's cho
ma lin looks know xu xin weakness
I'd say if Xu didn't hit so many net shots Ma lin might've had a better chance. Xu Xin is a awesome player but during this game he hit the net a lot causing Ma lin to hit the ball the ball higher than he probably would've wanted.
Волшебники!
03:22 03:38 すごい！
impressive
Ma lin rocks
I wish that Xu developed his backhand earlier in his career. It’s actually decent now in 2018.
It seems like the commentators were stoned...like i literally jumped 4 to 5 times!!
So many net balls. Ma lin was very upset and angry.
Those times when table players could use their legs and and movement really mattered . 1:38
Amazing game
look at ma lin at 4:50 haahahahah
then he talked a dirty word.😂
Duancok ha ha
Отличное качество игры спортсменов!
Я симпатизирую Ма Линю, увы ,но в данном матче он уступил.
I think ma lin was tired at the last game.
Not always bad when hit the net xD
Ma Lin was not serious
Xu xin porvi vseh
Wow look at Xu xin. Now even he's kinda old
4: 51 essence of the show.
1:41 wtf????
馬琳はほんとにいいケツしてるよなー。
Oik
4.51 ma lin said "malekabi" lol
yes, 马勒戈壁
4:51
terrible slo-mo
Why do they keep looking at their paddle after they lose the point. There is nothing wrong with paddles.
in match, after they lose the point, they always look at their paddle because it's a habit. beside, they want to check about the topsheet, may be it's not dry ^^
They are checking the point of the contact with the ball.
Chris Choi they are checking if there's any dust or humidity on the paddle.
phlip
Cos... I missed the shot... therefore there must be something wrong with my bat...!?
"motherfucker" at 4:50 by Ma.
No ! It's supposed to be : WTF
草泥马