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..

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

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

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

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

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

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.

That guy have unbelievable feeling

Watching Xu Xin and Kenta is just amazing!!!

3:21 point was amazing!

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

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

kenta put up a good fight respect for both players

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

Matsudaira always makes for an entertaining match.

One of my favourite matches!

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

One of the best matches of all time!

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

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

Amazing match!!

Excellent! Wonderful! Amazing!

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

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.

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

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

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

3:20 このプレーほんと魔法みたいww

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.

One of the all time matches 💪

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

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

ボールタッチがえぐい

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

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..

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

Good match

Great game!

Very nice match

Hope to see Kenta back on Big Stages!

3:20 fucking awesome :D

Best match in WTTC2013!!!

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 😊.

superb

Jogaço!

Matsudaira has always been tenacious and tough as nails.

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

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

They're really good....

kenta's trickshot..totally wow !!!

xu xin verry good, tuyệt vời

they nod to each other. The Best Respect.

声出すシュシンほんまかっこいい

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

good game!

^3:20 is amazing!!

How I wish i can play like them

3:21 is incredible Kenta is pure talent

World class

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

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

kenta is finally improving the right way :)

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

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

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

refreshing style

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

Great match. Funny. 2 legends

3:20 The awesome backhand point

GOOD

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.

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

3:20 epic rally

xu xinちゃんかわいい

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! :-)

'JOLLY!'

큰이었다 와우

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

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

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.

4:28 "one love!"

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

xu xin good!!!

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

Kenta unfassbar

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....

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

3:24 incredible

3:20 Wow!

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.

3:25 Wowwww

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.

Xx good

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

Best blocking performance in an international game ever.

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

シューシンの叫び方楽しそう

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

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

Kenta has a GOOD STRATEGY.