Zhibek Kulambayeva defeated Anastasia Zolotareva 6-0 6-4 in the W25 Almaty quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Anastasia Zolotareva came in ranked #234, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Zhibek Kulambayeva claimed a first win over Anastasia Zolotareva in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-16 | Rabat | SF | clay | Anastasia Zolotareva | 7-5 6-3 |
| 2021-07-20 | W25 Telavi | R64 | clay | Anastasia Zolotareva | 6-4 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (61 vs 75). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Kulambayeva Z.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About