Zhibek Kulambayeva – WTA #457 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Zhibek Kulambayeva - WTA #457 Tennis Player
Zhibek Kulambayeva
KAZ Age: 26 (26-03-2000)
Hand: Right
Highest ranked: 292
WTA
#457
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
16 - 16
50.0% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Zhibek Kulambayeva seizes opportunities at 50.1% in pressure situations on return. Currently ranked 388 in the WTA. On return, she neutralizes opponents winning 43.2% on first serve return. Moreover, she dominates second serve returns at 60.2%. Areas for improvement include that she wins only 50.9% of pressure points when serving and is vulnerable at second serve with just 43.1% points won. Has been inactive for 153 days.

Zhibek Kulambayeva - Career History

Zhibek Kulambayeva is a professional tennis player from Kazakhstan, currently ranked world No. 384 on the WTA Tour. She competes as a right-handed player. She has reached a career-high of No. 292. She turned professional in 2015.

Zhibek Kulambayeva played a shortened 2025 season (37 matches). She competed in just 37 matches during the season. She captured one title at W15 Kursumlijska Banja. Additional semifinals at W35 Kursumlijska Banja and W75 Kursumlijska Banja. Record: 21-16. Record on clay in lower tier: 21-14. She averaged 0.27 double faults per game, won 50% return pressure points, and converted 49% of break opportunities.

Zhibek Kulambayeva competed at Futures/ITF level in 2024. She captured one title at W15 Kursumlijska Banja. She also reached the final at W35 Punta Cana. Additional semifinals at W35 Solapur, W35 Hammamet, W15 Karaganda, and W75 Kursumlijska Banja. Season record: 47-30. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 29-16, hard 18-14. She won 56% on second serve, saved 60% of break points, and won 29% on first serve return.

Kulambayeva developed through Futures tournaments in 2023. She won two titles at W15 Antalya and W15 Kursumlijska Banja. Record: 31-26. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 25-15, hard 6-9.

The Kazakh gained ranking points at Futures level in 2022. She reached two finals at W25 Almaty and W15 Shymkent. Season record: 19-20. By Challenger/ITF surface: clay 15-10, hard 4-10.

Zhibek Kulambayeva competed at Futures/ITF level in 2021. She captured one title at W15 Shymkent. She also reached the final at W15 Cairo. Record: 38-20. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 28-11, hard 10-8.

Kulambayeva developed through Futures tournaments in 2020. She reached three semifinals at W15 Cairo, W15 Antalya, and W15 Sharm El Sheikh. Season record: 18-14. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 12-8, hard 6-6.

The Kazakh gained ranking points at Futures level in 2019. She won two titles at W15 Anning and W15 Antalya. Record: 32-24. By Challenger/ITF surface: clay 23-8, hard 9-16.

2018 proved challenging for Zhibek Kulambayeva. She reached the final at Shymkent $15K. Season record: 13-17. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 6-6, hard 7-11.

A tough 2017 season for Zhibek Kulambayeva. She reached the semifinal at Shymkent $15K. Record: 5-9. Challenger/ITF results on clay: 5-8.

Zhibek Kulambayeva gained ranking points at Futures level in 2016. Season record: 1-4.

Last 52 Weeks · All Levels · All Surfaces
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0.5 per match
0.05 per game
Aces
2.7 per match
0.26 per game
Double Faults
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48% converted
0.88 per game
Breakpoints Created
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50% saved
0.88 per game
Breakpoints Faced

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Statistical Ranking

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Rankings Available for Top 150

Statistical ranking and percentile comparisons are calculated for players ranked in the top 150 of WTA tour.

Current ranking: #457

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Zhibek Kulambayeva Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Zhibek Kulambayeva

What is Zhibek Kulambayeva's record by surface?

Over her career at WTA level, Zhibek Kulambayeva holds a record of 0-3 on hard. At Challenger/ITF level: 175-108 (61.8%) on clay and 60-76 (44.1%) on hard. In the last 52 weeks: 15-14 (51.7%) on clay at Challenger/ITF level.

How many titles has Zhibek Kulambayeva won?

Zhibek Kulambayeva has won seven titles at Challenger/ITF level (all on clay).

What is Zhibek Kulambayeva's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, she holds a 5-5 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Zhibek Kulambayeva has posted a 16-16 record (50.0% win rate).

How many aces does Zhibek Kulambayeva serve per match?

Zhibek Kulambayeva serves an average of 0.5 aces per match in the last 52 weeks, consistent with her career average of 0.4.

How does Zhibek Kulambayeva perform against top-ranked opponents?

Zhibek Kulambayeva has not faced any top-ranked opponents in the last 52 weeks.

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