Xu Xin

Xu Xin is widely hailed as the greatest offensive table tennis player ever, with a forehand loop reaching spin rates of 9,000 RPM—20% higher than the average top-10 player. His shakehand grip and devastating attacks reshaped modern tactics, earning him three Olympic golds and 11 world titles. Outshining #8-ranked Zhang Weili in career longevity, Xu's international match win rate of 92% over 15 years is unmatched. He consistently outperformed #5-ranked Guo Jingjing in head-to-head exhibition matches, proving his tactical genius on the global stage.