Sandugash Kenzhibayeva defeated Ekaterina Maklakova 6-4 6-7 6-4 in the W35 Astana 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ekaterina Maklakova came in ranked #445, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sandugash Kenzhibayeva claimed a first win over Ekaterina Maklakova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-06 | W15 Astana 1 | R32 | hard | Ekaterina Maklakova | 6-1 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (17 vs 48). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About