# Player Profile: Bharat Karunakaran (DUPR: 1NKYZ2)
        
**Category:** Pickleball Player
**Verified:** 2026-05-30
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/player-bharat-karunakaran-1NKYZ2
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Performance Summary
- **Doubles Rating:** 5.524 (Reliability: 100%)
- **Singles Rating:** 4.332 (Reliability: 1%)
- **Career Record:** 329 Wins / 127 Losses (456 matches)
- **Win Ratio:** 72.1%
- **Average Points Won %:** 61.78%

## Advanced Metrics
- **Strength of Schedule (SoS):** 5.061 (Average opponent DUPR)
- **Clutch Performance Index (CPI):** 0% (Win % in close matches)
- **DUPR Points Gained (DPG):** -8.87 (Points vs expectations)
- **Home Club:** The Deuce

## Streaks & Playstyle
- **Weekly Play Streak:** Current: 0 weeks | Max: 1 weeks
- **Preferred Playstyle:** All-Court Defensive Wall
  *Description: An outstanding defensive asset capable of recovering difficult angles and resetting fast speed-ups back into the kitchen.*
- **Physical Metrics:**
  - Control: 77%
  - Power: 72%
  - Agility: 87%
  - Spin: 72%
  - Stamina: 72%

## Favorite Court & Chemistry
- **Preferred Court:** Orange Park, FL
- **Best Partner Chemistry:** Madalina Grigoriu (DUPR 5.32)
  - Matches Played: 4
  - Chemistry Win Rate: 75%

## Dedication Matrix (Last 18 Weeks)
- **Total Matches Played:** 61
- **Active Days:** 39

## Rating Trajectory
| Match | Date | Rating | Event | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 2025-12-15 | 5.358 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 2 | 2025-12-30 | 5.394 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 3 | 2026-01-14 | 5.415 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 4 | 2026-01-29 | 5.433 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 5 | 2026-02-13 | 5.467 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 6 | 2026-02-28 | 5.504 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 7 | 2026-03-15 | 5.627 | Knights Moneyball - The Picklr Apopka - Doubles Skill: (4.500 To 5.999) Age: (Any) | Win |
| Match 8 | 2026-03-15 | 5.618 | Knights Moneyball - The Picklr Apopka - Doubles Skill: (4.500 To 5.999) Age: (Any) | Win |
| Match 9 | 2026-04-05 | 5.575 | Florida Pro-Am Circuit - The Hub Jacksonville - Mixed Doubles Open Division | Loss |
| Match 10 | 2026-04-05 | 5.600 | Florida Pro-Am Circuit - The Hub Jacksonville - Mixed Doubles Open Division | Win |
| Match 11 | 2026-04-05 | 5.609 | Florida Pro-Am Circuit - The Hub Jacksonville - Mixed Doubles Open Division | Win |
| Match 12 | 2026-04-05 | 5.611 | Florida Pro-Am Circuit - The Hub Jacksonville - Mixed Doubles Open Division | Win |
| Match 13 | 2026-04-15 | 5.564 | 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Pro Doubles- Main Draw | Loss |
| Match 14 | 2026-04-16 | 5.560 | 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Pro Doubles- Main Draw | Loss |
| Match 15 | 2026-05-09 | 5.559 | Stop 1 - Punta Gorda | All Florida Pro League | Loss |
| Match 16 | 2026-05-09 | 5.563 | Stop 1 - Punta Gorda | All Florida Pro League | Loss |
| Match 17 | 2026-05-09 | 5.562 | Stop 1 - Punta Gorda | All Florida Pro League | Loss |
| Match 18 | 2026-05-09 | 5.567 | Stop 1 - Punta Gorda | All Florida Pro League | Win |
| Match 19 | 2026-05-09 | 5.566 | Stop 1 - Punta Gorda | All Florida Pro League | Win |

## Upcoming Pairings
- **Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM** at Rouge Woods Community Centre (Status: Scheduled, Event: League Ladder) vs Rafa Hewett (DUPR: 6.24)
- **Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM** at L'Amoreaux Tennis Centre (Status: Pending Confirmation, Event: Practice Match) vs Jessie Irvine (DUPR: 5.84)