Ma Lin vs Vladimir Samsonov (2009 Europe-Asia Challenge)

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Ma Lin (China) vs Vladimir Samsonov (Belarus)

2009 Europe-Asia All Stars Table Tennis Championships, Asian Step, Beijing, CHN, Aug 25 - Aug 26
Day 1, Match 4 - Asia 2 vs Europe 1

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  • why do people keep saying ma lin and samsonov are too old? i mean samsonov's getting old (33), but ma lin is 29. and they're both in the top ten, so its not like their age is affecting their game. schlager is too old.

  • Hahaha look at 2:12, after Samsonov's soft block bounces twice on the table. The looks on both of the player's faces are priceless. Ma Lin's like "WTF" and Samsonov has this evil smirk on his face.

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  • 4:36 LOL the commentator

  • They are both great players!

  • @Pewpshmear Schlager concentrates on his "Werner Schlager Academy" and his family, so he neglects training. With his finesse and tactical game, he is able to play a big role in europe till now.

    Ma Lin is "old" in chinese understanding. China boosts his talents very early, so the body is struggling earlier than it is the fact with european players!

    European players' best age is about 30. Schlager won the WTTC, Boll will be #1 in january again, Kreanga had his breakthrough with 30.

  • @Pewpshmear lol ji liao and guo yan look like there 50

  • @Pewpshmear

    i think most are just saying theyre too old to be number 1 again, thats all. i think samsonov finally started to feel his age a bit this year (2010), though.

  • The biggest difference between these 2 players is the footwork. Samsonov moves so little near Ma Lin (that tries to give every stroke with his foehand).

  • i dont like samsonovs style. its so clumsy.

  • Ma lin >>>>

  • I really think these players have two very distinctive styles.

    It seems like Samsonov had analyzed Ma Lin's game and blocked him out with some nice placements. Still at many times he underestimated the spin on Ma Lin's forehand causing Samsonovs returns to become easy for Ma Lin to attack. At some points Samsonov attempted risky placements causing him to miss the table even. Ma Lin had the upper hand on offensive play and it payed off once he started to recognize Samsonov's placement patterns

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