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We have had many discussions about the new world ranking system coming in place, the ITTF have released their official statement today!
The new world ranking system will completely change things. Take Timo Boll, in March this year he was ranked 12, with this new system he would have been ranked world number 54!
According to the ITTF the newly developed World Ranking system will be coming in place to present a more accurate measure and realitistic situation of the current playing level, and to ensure the World Ranking better supports ITTF events. The new system will come in effect from 1st January 2018!
If the new system was in place right now this would be some of the players World Ranking:
If the new World Ranking system was in place this month (November 2017) these would be the notable changes on the ranking list.
Video below by the iTTF:
The ITTF express, "We believe that a high level of competition and sports presentation, assured by the constant participation of its top players at events, will maximize exposure and promotion through TV, social media and traditional media."
Basic principles of the New Ranking System (Taken directly from ITTF.com:
- The new ranking is based on the final positions reached at the tournaments only (regardless the relative strength of the opponent player).
- Only bonus points are awarded (no rating points are given), which are valid for 12 months, except the World Championships.
- NO loss of points in case of losing a match.
- Ranking Points are fixed according to the point tables using different weightings for different types of events.
- Only the best 8 results are considered on a yearly basis (with one continental event included).
- Separated ranking lists for each age category (Senior, U-21, Junior, Cadet), taking into consideration only results in the respective category.
- Special seeding in case of injury and pregnancy
The new system is expected to keep high level players active. Take Timo Boll for example in the graphic below, in March he would have been ranked 54 if the new World Ranking system was in place:
What are your thoughts on the new World Ranking System?
The new world ranking system will completely change things. Take Timo Boll, in March this year he was ranked 12, with this new system he would have been ranked world number 54!
According to the ITTF the newly developed World Ranking system will be coming in place to present a more accurate measure and realitistic situation of the current playing level, and to ensure the World Ranking better supports ITTF events. The new system will come in effect from 1st January 2018!
If the new system was in place right now this would be some of the players World Ranking:
If the new World Ranking system was in place this month (November 2017) these would be the notable changes on the ranking list.
Video below by the iTTF:
The ITTF express, "We believe that a high level of competition and sports presentation, assured by the constant participation of its top players at events, will maximize exposure and promotion through TV, social media and traditional media."
Basic principles of the New Ranking System (Taken directly from ITTF.com:
- The new ranking is based on the final positions reached at the tournaments only (regardless the relative strength of the opponent player).
- Only bonus points are awarded (no rating points are given), which are valid for 12 months, except the World Championships.
- NO loss of points in case of losing a match.
- Ranking Points are fixed according to the point tables using different weightings for different types of events.
- Only the best 8 results are considered on a yearly basis (with one continental event included).
- Separated ranking lists for each age category (Senior, U-21, Junior, Cadet), taking into consideration only results in the respective category.
- Special seeding in case of injury and pregnancy
The new system is expected to keep high level players active. Take Timo Boll for example in the graphic below, in March he would have been ranked 54 if the new World Ranking system was in place:
What are your thoughts on the new World Ranking System?