Rajeev vs Kashyap

Kashyap does hold the head-to-head count 5-4 against Rajeev but the last meeting was in 2015 and it went in favour of the Englishman as the former retired hurt. 2016 has been full of injuries for Kashyap, missing out on top tournaments and probably a place in Rio Olympics. He made a comeback at the Korea Grand Prix Gold but ended with Bronze after being ousted in the quarters.

Rajeev on the other hand played in Olympics and went on till the quarters, he also has a national title to his name this year. Taking into consideration that the World No. 16 has had more game time than the Indian, he is likely to take this match. This is likely to be the Trump match for Hyderabad.