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Zhibek Kulambayeva
Back after 5w off#475
WTA World Ranking - 0 pts
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Player Archetype
🪃 Counterpuncher
Turns defense into offense. Absorbs pace, redirects with precision, and thrives in long rallies by letting opponents beat themselves. Excels at converting break points when they matter most.
Elite BP conversionStrong return gameDefensive consistencyRally tolerance
Strong against
🏃 Pusher83%
⚙️ Grinder66%
Weak against
🎯 Baseliner45%
👑 The Complete Package46%
Player Overview
Age
26
Height
5'8" (172 cm)
Plays
Right-Handed
Career-High Ranking
#475 (2026-09-21)
Career
229
Wins
177
Losses
56.4%
Win %
0
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29/17 | 29/16 | 0/1 | - |
| 2025 | 10/11 | 10/11 | - | - |
| 2024 | 0/1 | 0/1 | - | - |
| 2023 | 0/4 | 0/1 | 0/3 | - |
| 2021 | 0/2 | - | 0/2 | - |
| Career | 39/35 | 39/29 | 0/6 | - |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (11 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match0.6
Double Faults / Match2.6
Avg 1st Serve-
Max Serve Speed-
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match-
Unforced Errors / Match-
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 57 serve-stat matches
Zhibek Kulambayeva has served 3+ aces in 7% of career matches and 5+ aces in 0%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 28% | 16/57 |
| 3 or more | 7% | 4/57 |
| 5 or more | 0% | 0/57 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/57 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 0/57 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/57 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 93% | 53/57 |
| 2 or more | 75% | 43/57 |
| 3 or more | 46% | 26/57 |
| 5 or more | 11% | 6/57 |
| 8 or more | 0% | 0/57 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/57 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 75% | 54/72 |
| 3 Sets | 25% | 18/72 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 38% | 27/72 |
| 2-1 | 14% | 10/72 |
| 1-2 | 11% | 8/72 |
| 0-2 | 38% | 27/72 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 49% | 36/74 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 54% | 40/74 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 56% | 10/18 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLLWLL
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | Ladies Open - Caldas da Rainha | 1st Round Qualifying | Malaika Rapolu | Hard | 36 26 | L |
| Sep 9, 2026 | ATIK Antalya Open - Antalya | 2nd Round | Elizara Yaneva | Clay | 36 63 46 | L |
| Sep 7, 2026 | ATIK Antalya Open - Antalya | 1st Round | Radka Zelnickova | Clay | 64 64 | W |
| Aug 26, 2026 | W50 Kursumlijska Banja | 1st Round | Georgia Pedone | Clay | 16 36 | L |
| Aug 17, 2026 | W75 Kursumlijska Banja | 3rd Round Qualifying | Ksenia Zaytseva | Clay | 64 46 57 | L |
| Aug 16, 2026 | W75 Kursumlijska Banja | 1st Round Qualifying | Mariya Yemshanova | Clay | 61 62 | W |
| Aug 13, 2026 | W75 Kursumlijska Banja | 2nd Round | Mia Ristic | Clay | 46 26 | L |
| Aug 12, 2026 | W75 Kursumlijska Banja | 1st Round | Zongyu Li | Clay | 46 63 60 | W |
| Aug 10, 2026 | W75 Kursumlijska Banja | 3rd Round Qualifying | Elena Korokozidi | Clay | 63 62 | W |
| Aug 9, 2026 | W75 Kursumlijska Banja | 1st Round Qualifying | Ying Zhang | Clay | 63 62 | W |
Zhibek Kulambayeva FAQ
Zhibek Kulambayeva is ranked #475 on the WTA tour. The career-high ranking is #475, reached in 2026.
Zhibek Kulambayeva is from Kazakhstan.
Zhibek Kulambayeva is listed at 5'8" (172 cm).
Zhibek Kulambayeva is 26 years old.
Zhibek Kulambayeva has a career win-loss record of 229-177 (56% win rate).
Zhibek Kulambayeva: a career-high ranking of #475 in 2026 and 229 career wins.
Zhibek Kulambayeva's strongest surface by win rate is clay, with a 39-29 record (57%). Full career splits: hard 0-6 (0%) and clay 39-29 (57%).
Zhibek Kulambayeva has won 5 of the last 10 completed matches (50%). The current run is 2 straight losses.
Zhibek Kulambayeva is scheduled to face Francisca Jorge at Lisboa Belem Open - Lisbon on Oct 13, 2026.
Zhibek Kulambayeva plays next on Oct 13, 2026 at Lisboa Belem Open - Lisbon (1st Round, clay courts), against Francisca Jorge. Scheduled times move, so check the match page for the latest.