Obi Wan is probably better than his master at this point, his energy and vigor are alive and kicking, while Qui Gon's remains on a tether. On top of that, he has a keen understanding for his masters fighting style and has learned from his Jinn's failing as a duelist, which according to the Fightsaber article, is a lack of defence. It's certainly possible that his familiarity with Jinn's style could give him the edge in skill and his better stamina making a war of attrition in his favour.
Originally posted by Ziggystardust
The menace phantom was great film. Hayley Joel Ossment was really great as Anakin.
Originally posted by Darth Thor
TPM novel specifically states that Obi-Wan was not yet Qui-Gon's equal.
Being on the same level =/= being equal.
Originally posted by Darth Thor
And I personally didn't see much improvement in Obi-Wan between TPM and AOTC.
Right, so a 25 year old Jedi didn't improve over a decade, because of....reasons? Seems legit.