I am more optimistic about Ma Long, because Ma Long's personal technical strength is stronger than Xu Xin.

As one of the most comprehensive players in the history of national table tennis, Ma Long’s skills are close to perfection, with no obvious technical shortcomings, and his strength is amazing. Of course, there is no doubt about Xu Xin's strength, but there is still a gap compared to Ma Long, but the gap is not big. And as the only straight player in men's table tennis at present, Xu Xin has her own special characteristics.

The reason why I am more optimistic about Malone is first of all because of their technical characteristics. Needless to say, Malone has comprehensive skills and no obvious shortcomings. Xu Xin is a left-handed straight board player. He has excellent control of the first three boards. His forehand attack is fierce and his backhand is relatively weak. Although he has been constantly improving and improving over the years, there is still a gap compared to top athletes, so Xu Xin He has a very good record against foreign athletes. In addition to his own strength, his opponents are not accustomed to the straight style of play.

But this problem will not occur with Ma Long. The two are both members of the national table tennis team and have played many games with each other. In terms of technical characteristics, there are no secrets between the two, just because Malone's skills are more powerful, so his winning rate is higher.

The second is the issue of mentality. Malone has a stronger competitive spirit than ordinary people, an incomparable desire for victory, a concise style of play, and a quick victory. After becoming the captain of the national table tennis men's team, Ma Long had a stronger sense of responsibility, so he was successful in various competitions and brought glory to the country.

Xu Xin's mentality is relatively easy-going, so his fighting style is not fierce enough. It can be seen from his nickname "Big Python" that he wins with endurance and is very good at pestering people. . Therefore, in singles competition, there is always a lack of breath; but in doubles and team competition, it is completely different, both in terms of tenacity, endurance and explosive power.

So, overall, Ma Long has advantages against Xu Xin, but these advantages cannot be converted into victory, because Xu Xin is also one of the best table tennis players on the planet, even if It has disadvantages and cannot be defeated easily