Vladimir Samsonov Wins 2009 Liebherr Men’s World Cup

Vladimir Samsonov wins Liebherr World Men's Cup

Vladimir Samsonov, the man from Belarus, won the 2009 World Cup in his eleventh appearance at the event. This is the 3rd time Samsonov has taken the title. He won his first and second World Cup title in 1999 and 2001.

Samsonov took out China’s favorite, Ma Long, in seven games during the semi-final then moved onto crush Chen Qi in five games. Video of both games are after the jump.

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