Men's Singles
Rahul Deswal vs Aaryan Karpe
Qualifying Round 1 · Match #13 · Court 5 · Fri, Aug 7, 5:43 PM
Summary
Rahul Deswal Overcomes Second-Game Surge to Beat Aaryan Karpe 15-8, 15-8
Rahul Deswal began on Court 5 with seven of the opening eight rallies and never let Aaryan Karpe recover in the first game, taking it 15-8. The 20-minute qualifying match, played on 7 August, ultimately finished with the same scoreline in game two—but the route there was far less straightforward.
Karpe opened the second game 2-0 up, then Deswal answered with five consecutive rallies to move 5-2 ahead. Karpe responded in kind, winning the next three to level at 5-5. That was the match’s clearest turning point: Deswal took five of the next six rallies, reached 10-6, and controlled the closing stretch 5-2 to complete the straight-games win.
The less obvious detail is how much the second game hinged on starts and serves. Deswal won seven of the 10 game-opening rally sequences recorded across the match, while Karpe won only three. Deswal also took 20 of 30 points when serving, compared with Karpe’s six from 16. Karpe was more effective receiving, winning 10 of 30 such points, but that advantage could not offset the serving gap.
Deswal’s longest run was five rallies, and he never surrendered a lead according to the match analytics. Karpe’s best streak was four, enough to make game two level at 5-5 but not enough to force a decider. Rahul Deswal advances from Qualifying Round 1; Aaryan Karpe’s campaign ends here.
MS · Qual R1
CompletedCourt 5
19:42
| Side | Games | G1 | G2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahul Deswal, winner | 2 | 15 | 15 |
| Aaryan Karpe | 0 | 8 | 8 |
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
- 46
- Match duration
- 20m
- Average scoring gap
- 19s
- Longest scoring gap
- 52s
2 games
Court 5
Between umpire taps
Game 2 at 5–2
Score & result
The durable game scores and result recorded for this match.
| Measure | Rahul Deswal | Aaryan Karpe |
|---|---|---|
| Games won | 2 | 0 |
| Points won | 30 | 16 |
| 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. | 65%30 of 46 points | 35%16 of 46 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 | Rahul Deswal | Aaryan Karpe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 38%6 of 16 rallies |
| On receiveRallies your side won when receiving. Strong receivers turn the opponent's serve into their point. | 63%10 of 16 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? | 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. | 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 | Rahul Deswal | Aaryan Karpe |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 60%6 of 10 rallies | 40%4 of 10 rallies |
| Baseline ralliesAll other rallies — your normal level, used as the comparison for clutch play. | 67%24 of 36 rallies | 33%12 of 36 rallies |
| Max deficit overcomeThe biggest deficit you clawed back in a game you went on to win. | 22 points | 00 points |
| Max lead surrenderedThe biggest lead you let slip in a game you went on to lose. | 00 points | 22 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 | Rahul Deswal | Aaryan Karpe |
|---|---|---|
| Quicker pointsWin rate in quicker points (below this match's median gap) — a proxy for attacking, short exchanges. | 57%13 of 23 rallies | 43%10 of 23 rallies |
| Longer pointsWin rate in longer points — a proxy for grinding rallies. Compare with short rallies to see where you win. | 73%16 of 22 rallies | 27%6 of 22 rallies |
| First gamePoint win rate in game 1 vs the last game — did your level hold up as the match went on? | 65%15 of 23 rallies | 35%8 of 23 rallies |
| Last gamePoint win rate in game 1 vs the last game — did your level hold up as the match went on? | 65%15 of 23 rallies | 35%8 of 23 rallies |