Naho Sato defeated Zhibek Kulambayeva 6-4 6-3 in the W50 Nonthaburi 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Zhibek Kulambayeva came in ranked #465, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Naho Sato claimed a first win over Zhibek Kulambayeva in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-19 | W15 Antalya 1 | SF | clay | Zhibek Kulambayeva | 7-5 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (46 vs 58). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Kulambayeva Z.: 13 days rest · 2 matches (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