In the 2024 China National Championship, one of the most entertaining player, Xu Xin is back in action representing team Shanghai.
The cloud walker didn't disappoint, in the team semifinal against FuJian, he showed his magic touch again with a clean and fantastic behind back shot that delighted the audience and surprised the opponents. The shot reminded fans almost the same shot against Ma Long in one of the major ITTF event a few years ago.
There are a few players who can hit behind-back shots, Liam Pitchford is one of them. However, Xu Xin has a knack hitting the shots at the most critical moments. Both shots mentioned above earned him the last point at deuce.
Notice, after a short hibernation, current Olympic champion FZD is also back playing along side XX. Both TT older soldiers are playing well. Maybe some periodic rest is a way to extend these great players' career.