FULL MATCH | MA Long vs LIN Shidong | MS R32 |  

I think we should really feel lucky to be watching Ma Long play in this era because, while there will be other excellent players in the future, there won't be a truly special player quite like him. Relish his active years, folks. He will be missed dreadfully by table tennis fans once he retires.

I mean this guy I can't believe I'm still watching him play in such good form. He isn't catching wide forehands as he was when young but I mean he still looks very fresh. His small drop in speed will be compensated with priceless wisdom

I feel ma long Will win this world cup. Can't wait for ma long vs Wang chuqin.

Good play by both players. So nice to see they play together. Bravo!

Ма Long👋

I hope we'll be seeing a ML vs. WCQ match in the near future. Normally, when ML has lost a couple of encounters against an opponent in a row, he delivers a specifically impressive performance.

wow.... Ma long is so skillful and delicate player

Great👍

Lin shindong didn't vary much, and versus a player like Ma Long, it is hard to win since Ma can easily predict the next moves. Since prparing forTokyo OG Ma has changed his bh technique into a more stable and efficient one which hides better next ball placement (reminds me of 2014/2015 era). When playing against new gen players (Lin YJ, Wang CQ, Haimoto, Lin SD) Ma Long is able to counter the powerful strokes thanks to his counter technique and the very low angle of DHS special rubber which allows him to put pressure on the opponent and wait for an opportunity. On the other hand he can put extra spin compared to his fellows since he comes from a generation where it was mandatory to play with a lot of spin when playing against Zhang Jike, Ma Lin, Wang Hao. This extra spin on his topspin is what allows him to win in crucial moments againts his fellows since he can't attack as quick as them.

9:04

Ma long the🐐

优雅永不过时。太强了！

Peace! To both guys; Iesu aini amen. God Bless😇✝ Maranatha!

急流湧退啊 !

@adam: Which rubbers use Ma on his blade ? Black is clear: H3 or H3 Neo blue , but red side ?

Ma Long served some illegal servers, the camera clearly showing his head hiding the ball just before contact. Example at 8:55

Lin plays too close to the table to take advantage of the fact that most PRO players serve short. Ma Lo 0:25 ng's first serve was long and fast, forcing Lin to stay his distance. In table tennis the mind games are very important similar to chess

Ма его обезоружил. Браво Маэстро! Переиграл и уничтожил.🤣😂🤣

This is a classic example of experience overcoming physique. ML's physique may be deteriorating slowly but his experience, strategic thinking, and mental fortitude easily overpowered LSD's strength and agility. LSD has a lot of potential but certainly has a very long way to go in terms of learning. ML may just be China's Timo Boll.

CHANGE THE CAMERA ANGLE, PLEASEEE!!! Side view is awfull to understand the game!!

3:03 Shut up Adam Bobrow. Have you even watched Ma Long play against Wang Chuqin? He has no answer and does not even try to win !

林诗栋刚在印度拿到亚军，状态下滑正常，失误多了些

И где же все эти русскоязычные конспирологи, свято убежденные в том, что партия не даёт молодому дарованию выигрывать у старших товарищей?

Only Hugo can beat Ma Long after this performance.

The second commentator is so annoying. Can't he just comment the match or sit tight there..

Look I’m sorry... Bobrow’s self indulgent narcissistic commentary has to go on mute... it’s nauseating.