In table tennis, a player needs to score 11 points to win a game , but must also have a lead of at least 2 points over the opponent to secure the win. If the score reaches 10-10, the game continues until one player achieves a two-point advantage
. Matches are typically played as the best of 5 or 7 games, meaning the first player to win 3 or 4 games respectively wins the match
. Summary:
- Win a game by reaching 11 points with a 2-point lead.
- If tied at 10-10, play continues until a 2-point lead is established.
- Matches are usually best of 5 or best of 7 games.