Men's Singles
Chirag Mahale vs Arjun Rehani
Round of 16 · Match #5 · Court 4 · Sat, Aug 8, 5:18 PM
Summary
Chirag Mahale Wins Two 15-13 Games After Arjun Rehani’s Late Pushes
At 8-12 in the first game, Chirag Mahale was four points from losing the opening exchange with Arjun Rehani. He then won five of the next six rallies, turning the score level at 12-12 and closing 15-13 on Court 4.
That recovery set the pattern for a 22-minute Round of 16 win over seventh seed Rehani. Mahale opened the second game 6-1, but Rehani answered with seven straight rallies to move ahead 12-8. Mahale again recovered, taking seven of the final eight points to complete another 15-13 victory and a 2-0 match win.
The less obvious number is how sharply the match changed late. Mahale won 14 of 16 clutch rallies, compared with 16 of 40 in the baseline sample. Rehani had the stronger overall streak, winning nine consecutive rallies at one point, but Mahale’s two late recoveries prevented that momentum from becoming a game win. Mahale overcame a maximum deficit of four points and surrendered no recorded lead of his own; Rehani’s maximum lead surrendered was four.
Mahale advances, while Rehani’s challenge ended despite leading 12-8 in the second game and reaching 12-12 in the first. Both games finished by the same 15-13 score, but the route to each one belonged to the player who handled the closing rallies better.
MS · R16
CompletedCourt 4
22:18
| Side | Games | G1 | G2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirag Mahale, winner | 2 | 15 | 15 |
| Arjun Rehani[7] | 0 | 13 | 13 |
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
- 56
- Match duration
- 22m
- Average scoring gap
- 18s
- Longest scoring gap
- 71s
2 games
Court 4
Between umpire taps
Game 2 at 2–0
Score & result
The durable game scores and result recorded for this match.
| Measure | Chirag Mahale | Arjun Rehani |
|---|---|---|
| Games won | 2 | 0 |
| Points won | 30 | 26 |
| 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. | 54%30 of 56 points | 46%26 of 56 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 | Chirag Mahale | Arjun Rehani |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 67%20 of 30 rallies | 62%16 of 26 rallies |
| On receiveRallies your side won when receiving. Strong receivers turn the opponent's serve into their point. | 38%10 of 26 rallies | 33%10 of 30 rallies |
| First 5 ralliesPoints won in the first five rallies of each game — do you start switched on or need time to warm up? | 60%6 of 10 rallies | 40%4 of 10 rallies |
| After intervalsPoints won in the first three rallies after a break — does the reset (and the coaching) help? | 33%3 of 9 rallies | 67%6 of 9 rallies |
| Longest streakYour longest run of consecutive points inside one game. | 55 rallies | 99 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 | Chirag Mahale | Arjun Rehani |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 88%14 of 16 rallies | 13%2 of 16 rallies |
| Baseline ralliesAll other rallies — your normal level, used as the comparison for clutch play. | 40%16 of 40 rallies | 60%24 of 40 rallies |
| Max deficit overcomeThe biggest deficit you clawed back in a game you went on to win. | 44 points | 00 points |
| Max lead surrenderedThe biggest lead you let slip in a game you went on to lose. | 00 points | 44 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 | Chirag Mahale | Arjun Rehani |
|---|---|---|
| Quicker pointsWin rate in quicker points (below this match's median gap) — a proxy for attacking, short exchanges. | 46%13 of 28 rallies | 54%15 of 28 rallies |
| Longer pointsWin rate in longer points — a proxy for grinding rallies. Compare with short rallies to see where you win. | 59%16 of 27 rallies | 41%11 of 27 rallies |
| First gamePoint win rate in game 1 vs the last game — did your level hold up as the match went on? | 54%15 of 28 rallies | 46%13 of 28 rallies |
| Last gamePoint win rate in game 1 vs the last game — did your level hold up as the match went on? | 54%15 of 28 rallies | 46%13 of 28 rallies |