U11 Boys' Singles
Srihaan Dessai vs Venanzio Fernandes
Round of 16 · Match #4 · Court 3 · Fri, Aug 7, 4:56 PM
Summary
Venanzio Fernandes Turns an Early Surge into a Straight-Games Win
Venanzio Fernandes made the opening five rallies count on Court 3, building a 5-0 lead over Srihaan Dessai before Dessai had scored. Fernandes carried that start through the first game, winning 15-5 in 11 minutes of match play and ending it with his eighth consecutive rally won during the contest’s longest streak.
The second game offered Dessai a better opening. He led 2-0, then reached 6-4, but Fernandes answered with six straight rallies to move ahead 10-6. That was the match’s clearest turn: Dessai recovered two points to reach 6-6, yet Fernandes extended the run to 8-6 and stayed in front. Dessai narrowed the gap to 13-9, but Fernandes closed 15-9.
The numbers show why the early pressure mattered. Fernandes won 20 of 30 rallies when serving, while Dessai won 10 of 14 on receive. Fernandes also won seven of the 10 game-opening rallies, compared with three for Dessai. Less obvious is how little the interval changed the pattern: Fernandes won eight of nine rallies before the recorded mid-game breaks and six of nine after them. Dessai improved after the intervals, from one win in nine rallies before them to three in nine afterward, but the deficit was already too large.
Fernandes advances from the Round of 16 with a 15-5, 15-9 result. Dessai’s second-game start and late resistance made the finish closer than the first game, but Fernandes’ two decisive runs settled the match.
U11 BS · R16
CompletedCourt 3
10:56
| Side | Games | G1 | G2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Srihaan Dessai | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| Venanzio Fernandes, 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
- 44
- Match duration
- 11m
- Average scoring gap
- 14s
- Longest scoring gap
- 91s
2 games
Court 3
Between umpire taps
Game 1 at 0–0
Score & result
The durable game scores and result recorded for this match.
| Measure | Srihaan Dessai | Venanzio Fernandes |
|---|---|---|
| Games won | 0 | 2 |
| Points won | 14 | 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. | 32%14 of 44 points | 68%30 of 44 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 | Srihaan Dessai | Venanzio Fernandes |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 29%4 of 14 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 | 71%10 of 14 rallies |
| First 5 ralliesPoints won in the first five rallies of each game — do you start switched on or need time to warm up? | 30%3 of 10 rallies | 70%7 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. | 22 rallies | 88 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 | Srihaan Dessai | Venanzio Fernandes |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 29%10 of 34 rallies | 71%24 of 34 rallies |
| Max deficit overcomeThe biggest deficit you clawed back in a game you went on to win. | 00 points | 22 points |
| Max lead surrenderedThe biggest lead you let slip in a game you went on to lose. | 22 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 | Srihaan Dessai | Venanzio Fernandes |
|---|---|---|
| Quicker pointsWin rate in quicker points (below this match's median gap) — a proxy for attacking, short exchanges. | 27%6 of 22 rallies | 73%16 of 22 rallies |
| Longer pointsWin rate in longer points — a proxy for grinding rallies. Compare with short rallies to see where you win. | 36%8 of 22 rallies | 64%14 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? | 38%9 of 24 rallies | 63%15 of 24 rallies |