Player comparison
Rifa Shaikh vs Sanath Kamat
Mixed Doubles
Data note: Rifa Shaikh 3 of 3 matches umpire-scored; Sanath Kamat 4 of 4. Rally and timing rows need a complete validated scoring record.How many of your matches were live-scored by an umpire. Rally-level stats only exist for those — hand-entered results keep the score but not the story.
Tournament so far
| Measure | Rifa Shaikh | Difference | Sanath Kamat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win–lossMatches won vs lost. Walkovers are shown separately — they were decided off court. | 1–2on-court record | 2–2on-court record | |
| Points wonOf every point you played, the share you won. Above 50% means you outscored your opponents overall — a fairer measure than match wins alone. | 50%93–93 points | -1 | 51%149–143 points |
| Deciding gamesYour record in final games, where the match was on the line. | 0–22 played | 2–13 played | |
| Biggest scalpThe highest-seeded opponent you beat this tournament. | —no seeded win | Aswin Mannambalath / Rifa Shaikh5 | |
| Time on courtTotal time you spent playing, and your average match length. | 1h 9mavg 23m | -69 | 2h 18mavg 35m |
Head to head
The meeting between these two at this tournament, from Rifa Shaikh’s side of the court.
Every score reads Rifa Shaikh’s points first.
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 | Rifa Shaikh | Difference | Sanath Kamat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving sideRallies 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%49 of 93 rallies | +10 | 43%64 of 150 rallies |
| Receiving sideRallies your side won when receiving. Strong receivers turn the opponent's serve into their point. | 47%44 of 93 rallies | -13 | 60%85 of 142 rallies |
| On their own serveDoubles only: rallies won while you were the one serving — your personal serve games, separate from your pair's. | 49%28 of 57 rallies | +11 | 38%25 of 66 rallies |
| Longest streak wonYour longest run of consecutive points inside one game. | 77 rallies | level | 77 rallies |
| Longest streak concededThe longest run of points you conceded in one game — the stretch that got away. | 88 rallies | +3 | 55 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 | Rifa Shaikh | Difference | Sanath Kamat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clutch 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. | 58%29 of 50 rallies | +10 | 48%41 of 85 rallies |
| Baseline ralliesAll other rallies — your normal level, used as the comparison for clutch play. | 47%64 of 136 rallies | -5 | 52%108 of 207 rallies |
| Clutch deltaClutch win rate minus normal win rate, in percentage points. Positive means you raise your game when it matters; negative means tight endings are costing you. | +11 pts | +15 | -4 pts |
| First 5 ralliesPoints won in the first five rallies of each game — do you start switched on or need time to warm up? | 38%15 of 40 rallies | -28 | 65%36 of 55 rallies |
| Before intervalsPoints won in the last three rallies before a break. | 51%20 of 39 rallies | -1 | 52%28 of 54 rallies |
| After intervalsPoints won in the first three rallies after a break — does the reset (and the coaching) help? | 41%16 of 39 rallies | -18 | 59%32 of 54 rallies |
| Challenge accuracyLine-call reviews you asked for, and how many went your way. | —No challenges | —No challenges | |
| Max deficit overcomeThe biggest deficit you clawed back in a game you went on to win. | 22 points | +1 | 11 points |
| Max lead surrenderedThe biggest lead you let slip in a game you went on to lose. | 11 points | -2 | 33 points |
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 | Rifa Shaikh | Difference | Sanath Kamat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average rally gapAverage time between points, from the umpire's scoring taps. Approximate — it includes the walk back to position, not just the rally. | 17.8s | -3.8s | 21.7s |
| Short-gap ralliesWin rate in quicker points (below this match's median gap) — a proxy for attacking, short exchanges. | 53%49 of 93 rallies | -5 | 58%84 of 146 rallies |
| Long-gap ralliesWin rate in longer points — a proxy for grinding rallies. Compare with short rallies to see where you win. | 48%44 of 92 rallies | +3 | 45%64 of 143 rallies |
| Game 1Point win rate in game 1 vs the last game — did your level hold up as the match went on? | 54%36 of 67 rallies | +4 | 50%53 of 106 rallies |
| Last gamePoint win rate in game 1 vs the last game — did your level hold up as the match went on? | 49%37 of 76 rallies | level | 49%58 of 118 rallies |
| Longest rally gapThe longest time between two scoring taps, with the score it happened at — most likely the longest rally of your match. | 109.2s | level | 109.2s |