The most gifted left-handed table tennis player of the modern era — World Championship gold medallist and Olympic mixed doubles champion at Tokyo 2020. His unorthodox penhold grip and extraordinary forehand power made him one of the most entertaining players in the sport's history.
Xu Xin is China's most celebrated table tennis stylist and multiple-time World Champion, known for his unconventional penhold backhand loop technique and extraordinary creativity. His ability to generate powerful topspin from both wings and his innovative shot selection have produced victories at virtually every major event and made him one of the most exciting and technically brilliant players in the sport's history.
Penhold grip style and powerful backhand loops
How They Played
Left-handed penhold attacker with exceptional backhand technique
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest penhold players in modern table tennis history