Men's Doubles
Devansh SakpalYousuf Shaikh vs Sushil NayakYash Kunkalienkar
Quarterfinal · Match #10 · Court 2 · Sat, Aug 8, 7:56 PM
Summary
Sushil Nayak and Yash Kunkalienkar Edge Decider 16-14 After 31-Minute Quarterfinal
At 14-14 in the deciding game, Sushil Nayak and Yash Kunkalienkar found the last two rallies to beat Devansh Sakpal and Yousuf Shaikh 15-12, 7-15, 16-14 in a 31-minute men's doubles quarterfinal on Court 2.
Nayak and Kunkalienkar took the opener, but Sakpal and Shaikh answered decisively in game two. They opened that game 3-0, reached 8-2, and closed it with seven straight rallies from 8-7 to force the decider.
The third game was much tighter. Nayak and Kunkalienkar led 7-5 before Sakpal and Shaikh turned it around with three consecutive rallies to lead 8-7 at the interval. The winners levelled at 8-8, and neither pair established control for long: the score was tied again at 9-9, 10-10, 12-12, 13-13 and 14-14 before Nayak and Kunkalienkar claimed the finish.
The less obvious edge came late. Although Sakpal and Shaikh won more points overall, 41 to 38, Nayak and Kunkalienkar won the deciding game 16-14 and converted 9 of 18 clutch rallies, matching their opponents' total. Their only recorded comeback was overcoming a one-point deficit, but it arrived at the most important stage, after trailing 14-13.
Sakpal and Shaikh leave the quarterfinal having recovered from the first-game loss and pushed the decider to its limit. Nayak and Kunkalienkar advance to match 13, carrying a two-game victory built on the final two points.
MD · QF
CompletedCourt 2
30:36
| Side | Games | G1 | G2 | G3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devansh Sakpal / Yousuf Shaikh | 1 | 12 | 15 | 14 |
| Sushil Nayak / Yash Kunkalienkar, winner | 2 | 15 | 7 | 16 |
Match analytics
Both sides, from the same durable result and validated scoring record.
Data note: Rally and timing insights use the accepted umpire log; timing gaps include recovery and repositioning.
- Points played
- 79
- Match duration
- 31m
- Average scoring gap
- 18s
- Longest scoring gap
- 59s
3 games
Court 2
Between umpire taps
Game 3 at 0–0
Score & result
The durable game scores and result recorded for this match.
| Measure | Devansh Sakpal / Yousuf Shaikh | Sushil Nayak / Yash Kunkalienkar |
|---|---|---|
| Games won | 1 | 2 |
| Points won | 41 | 38 |
| Point shareOf every point you played, the share you won. Above 50% means you outscored your opponents overall — a fairer measure than match wins alone. | 52%41 of 79 points | 48%38 of 79 points |
Serve & rally
Rallies your side won when serving. Every rally scores a point either way, but serving sets up the attack — a low number here means the serve is being punished.
| Measure | Devansh Sakpal / Yousuf Shaikh | Sushil Nayak / Yash Kunkalienkar |
|---|---|---|
| On serveRallies your side won when serving. Every rally scores a point either way, but serving sets up the attack — a low number here means the serve is being punished. | 43%18 of 42 rallies | 38%14 of 37 rallies |
| On receiveRallies your side won when receiving. Strong receivers turn the opponent's serve into their point. | 62%23 of 37 rallies | 57%24 of 42 rallies |
| First 5 ralliesPoints won in the first five rallies of each game — do you start switched on or need time to warm up? | 53%8 of 15 rallies | 47%7 of 15 rallies |
| After intervalsPoints won in the first three rallies after a break — does the reset (and the coaching) help? | 60%9 of 15 rallies | 40%6 of 15 rallies |
| Longest streakYour longest run of consecutive points inside one game. | 55 rallies | 44 rallies |
Pressure & momentum
Rallies at tight endgame scores — the last few points of a game, scaled to its format (18+ in a 21-point game, 12+ in a 15-point game). These points decide close games.
| Measure | Devansh Sakpal / Yousuf Shaikh | Sushil Nayak / Yash Kunkalienkar |
|---|---|---|
| Tight-end ralliesRallies at tight endgame scores — the last few points of a game, scaled to its format (18+ in a 21-point game, 12+ in a 15-point game). These points decide close games. | 50%9 of 18 rallies | 50%9 of 18 rallies |
| Baseline ralliesAll other rallies — your normal level, used as the comparison for clutch play. | 52%32 of 61 rallies | 48%29 of 61 rallies |
| Max deficit overcomeThe biggest deficit you clawed back in a game you went on to win. | 00 points | 11 points |
| Max lead surrenderedThe biggest lead you let slip in a game you went on to lose. | 11 points | 00 points |
| Challenge accuracyLine-call reviews you asked for, and how many went your way. | —No challenges | —No challenges |
Tempo & endurance
Average time between points, from the umpire's scoring taps. Approximate — it includes the walk back to position, not just the rally.
| Measure | Devansh Sakpal / Yousuf Shaikh | Sushil Nayak / Yash Kunkalienkar |
|---|---|---|
| Quicker pointsWin rate in quicker points (below this match's median gap) — a proxy for attacking, short exchanges. | 62%24 of 39 rallies | 38%15 of 39 rallies |
| Longer pointsWin rate in longer points — a proxy for grinding rallies. Compare with short rallies to see where you win. | 44%17 of 39 rallies | 56%22 of 39 rallies |
| First gamePoint win rate in game 1 vs the last game — did your level hold up as the match went on? | 44%12 of 27 rallies | 56%15 of 27 rallies |
| Last gamePoint win rate in game 1 vs the last game — did your level hold up as the match went on? | 47%14 of 30 rallies | 53%16 of 30 rallies |