Men's Singles
Sarvadnya Khandeparkar vs Advait Balakrishnan
Qualifying Round 1 · Match #12 · Court 4 · Fri, Aug 7, 5:53 PM
Summary
Advait Balakrishnan Turns a 5-5 Game One Into a 2-0 Qualifying Win
At 5-5 in the opening game, Advait Balakrishnan found the decisive gear. He won the next 10 rallies against Sarvadnya Khandeparkar to take game one 15-5, then controlled the second 15-10 for a 2-0 victory in 14 minutes on Court 4.
Khandeparkar had recovered from 4-1 down to level the opener at 5-5, but the match turned immediately afterward. Balakrishnan did not surrender another rally in that game, and his 10-rally streak was the longest run recorded by either player. Khandeparkar’s longest streak was three.
The second game began with another Balakrishnan burst: he led 3-0 before Khandeparkar reduced the gap to 3-2. Balakrishnan reached the interval at 8-5, and after the break he won eight of nine rallies to move 13-6 ahead. Khandeparkar answered with four of the next six points, narrowing the score to 14-10, but Balakrishnan closed on the next rally.
The numbers show why the early leads held. Balakrishnan won 20 of 30 points on his serve and six of 10 clutch rallies, while Khandeparkar won five of 15 service points and four of 10 clutch rallies. Khandeparkar’s 10 points in game two made the finish closer, but Balakrishnan’s sustained control carried him through. He advances from Qualifying Round 1.
MS · Qual R1
CompletedCourt 4
14:29
| Side | Games | G1 | G2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarvadnya Khandeparkar | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| Advait Balakrishnan, 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
- 45
- Match duration
- 14m
- Average scoring gap
- 15s
- Longest scoring gap
- 60s
2 games
Court 4
Between umpire taps
Game 1 at 0–0
Score & result
The durable game scores and result recorded for this match.
| Measure | Sarvadnya Khandeparkar | Advait Balakrishnan |
|---|---|---|
| Games won | 0 | 2 |
| Points won | 15 | 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. | 33%15 of 45 points | 67%30 of 45 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 | Sarvadnya Khandeparkar | Advait Balakrishnan |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 33%5 of 15 rallies | 67%20 of 30 rallies |
| On receiveRallies your side won when receiving. Strong receivers turn the opponent's serve into their point. | 33%10 of 30 rallies | 67%10 of 15 rallies |
| First 5 ralliesPoints won in the first five rallies of each game — do you start switched on or need time to warm up? | 40%4 of 10 rallies | 60%6 of 10 rallies |
| After intervalsPoints won in the first three rallies after a break — does the reset (and the coaching) help? | 11%1 of 9 rallies | 89%8 of 9 rallies |
| Longest streakYour longest run of consecutive points inside one game. | 33 rallies | 1010 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 | Sarvadnya Khandeparkar | Advait Balakrishnan |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 40%4 of 10 rallies | 60%6 of 10 rallies |
| Baseline ralliesAll other rallies — your normal level, used as the comparison for clutch play. | 31%11 of 35 rallies | 69%24 of 35 rallies |
| Max deficit overcomeThe biggest deficit you clawed back in a game you went on to win. | 00 points | 00 points |
| Max lead surrenderedThe biggest lead you let slip in a game you went on to lose. | 00 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 | Sarvadnya Khandeparkar | Advait Balakrishnan |
|---|---|---|
| Quicker pointsWin rate in quicker points (below this match's median gap) — a proxy for attacking, short exchanges. | 39%9 of 23 rallies | 61%14 of 23 rallies |
| Longer pointsWin rate in longer points — a proxy for grinding rallies. Compare with short rallies to see where you win. | 27%6 of 22 rallies | 73%16 of 22 rallies |
| First gamePoint win rate in game 1 vs the last game — did your level hold up as the match went on? | 25%5 of 20 rallies | 75%15 of 20 rallies |
| Last gamePoint win rate in game 1 vs the last game — did your level hold up as the match went on? | 40%10 of 25 rallies | 60%15 of 25 rallies |