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The rules of table tennis were based on a 21-point system prior to 2001, using a best-of-three system. The first player to score 21 points in each set was the winner. If both players reached 21 points, they had to steal match points until they outscored their opponent by at least 2 points.

Historical background and rule changes On September 1, 2001, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITF) changed the score of a single game in table tennis from a 21-point system to an 11-point system, with the aim of compressing the game time and making it more compact and efficient. At the same time, the two-out-of-three system was changed to three-out-of-five or four-out-of-seven.

Impact of the rule change This rule change had a significant impact on the game of table tennis. Firstly, the duration of the match was considerably shorter and players needed to get into position and stay focused faster. Secondly, the 11-point system has made the matches more intense and compact, improving spectatorship.

Ping Pong game is a world popular ball sport where you have to score points by attacking, confronting and defending.