Men's Singles
Anuj Vernekar vs Rahul Deswal
Round of 16 · Match #2 · Court 4 · Sat, Aug 8, 4:24 PM
Summary
Rahul Deswal Erases Two Early Deficits to Beat Sixth Seed Anuj Vernekar
Rahul Deswal turned two fast starts by sixth seed Anuj Vernekar into a straight-games win, taking the Round of 16 match 15-11, 15-8 on Court 4 in 43 minutes.
Vernekar opened the first game 3-1 ahead, but Deswal answered with four consecutive rallies to move in front at 5-3. Vernekar recovered again, winning six of the next eight rallies to turn 6-8 into a 10-8 lead. That was the decisive opening-game swing: Deswal levelled at 10-10, then won five of the next six rallies to take the game 15-11.
The second game followed a similar pattern, only more sharply. Vernekar led 4-1 and was still ahead 5-2 before Deswal took control. An 11-rally streak carried Deswal from 3-5 to 14-5, putting the match beyond reach despite Vernekar winning three of the final five rallies. Deswal closed it 15-8.
The less obvious edge was Deswal’s finishing. He won seven of 11 clutch rallies, compared with Vernekar’s four, and won 21 of 30 rallies when serving. Vernekar’s best streak was four; Deswal’s was 11, exactly the run that broke the second game open. Deswal advances, while Vernekar’s challenge ends after two recoveries that could not produce a game win.
MS · R16
CompletedCourt 4
42:51
| Side | Games | G1 | G2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anuj Vernekar[6] | 0 | 11 | 8 |
| Rahul Deswal, winner | 2 | 15 | 15 |
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
- 49
- Match duration
- 43m
- Average scoring gap
- 21s
- Longest scoring gap
- 59s
2 games
Court 4
Between umpire taps
Game 1 at 10–10
Score & result
The durable game scores and result recorded for this match.
| Measure | Anuj Vernekar | Rahul Deswal |
|---|---|---|
| Games won | 0 | 2 |
| Points won | 19 | 30 |
| 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. | 39%19 of 49 points | 61%30 of 49 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 | Anuj Vernekar | Rahul Deswal |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 53%10 of 19 rallies | 70%21 of 30 rallies |
| On receiveRallies your side won when receiving. Strong receivers turn the opponent's serve into their point. | 30%9 of 30 rallies | 47%9 of 19 rallies |
| First 5 ralliesPoints won in the first five rallies of each game — do you start switched on or need time to warm up? | 70%7 of 10 rallies | 30%3 of 10 rallies |
| After intervalsPoints won in the first three rallies after a break — does the reset (and the coaching) help? | 56%5 of 9 rallies | 44%4 of 9 rallies |
| Longest streakYour longest run of consecutive points inside one game. | 44 rallies | 1111 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 | Anuj Vernekar | Rahul Deswal |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 36%4 of 11 rallies | 64%7 of 11 rallies |
| Baseline ralliesAll other rallies — your normal level, used as the comparison for clutch play. | 39%15 of 38 rallies | 61%23 of 38 rallies |
| Max deficit overcomeThe biggest deficit you clawed back in a game you went on to win. | 00 points | 33 points |
| Max lead surrenderedThe biggest lead you let slip in a game you went on to lose. | 33 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 | Anuj Vernekar | Rahul Deswal |
|---|---|---|
| Quicker pointsWin rate in quicker points (below this match's median gap) — a proxy for attacking, short exchanges. | 48%12 of 25 rallies | 52%13 of 25 rallies |
| Longer pointsWin rate in longer points — a proxy for grinding rallies. Compare with short rallies to see where you win. | 29%7 of 24 rallies | 71%17 of 24 rallies |
| First gamePoint win rate in game 1 vs the last game — did your level hold up as the match went on? | 42%11 of 26 rallies | 58%15 of 26 rallies |
| Last gamePoint win rate in game 1 vs the last game — did your level hold up as the match went on? | 35%8 of 23 rallies | 65%15 of 23 rallies |