Ajay Malik defeated Bharath Nishok Kumaran 0-6 7-6 10-4 in the M15 Chandigarh 1 q32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Bharath Nishok Kumaran came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ajay Malik claimed a first win over Bharath Nishok Kumaran in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-24 | M25 Ahmedabad 1 | Q32 | hard | Bharath Nishok Kumaran | 6-4 4-6 10-5 |
| 2023-11-21 | M25 Mumbai 1 | Q16 | hard | Bharath Nishok Kumaran | 3-6 6-1 10-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (25 vs 45). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
wins 59% of points on serve vs Nishok Kumaran B.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About