Alina Charaeva vs Zhibek Kulambayeva Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Who has the edge in second serve performance recently? Charaeva leads slightly, winning 39.9% of points, compared to Kulambayeva's 37.81%.
• In recent return game trends, Kulambayeva has been stronger, winning 56.64% of opponents' second serve points versus Charaeva's 53.11%.
• How do they fare on first serve returns? Kulambayeva again holds the advantage with 38.13% compared to Charaeva's 34.91%.
• Under pressure, who saves more breakpoints? Charaeva shows a minor edge, saving 47.69%, while Kulambayeva saves 46.88%.
• Overall match win percentage over the last year shows Charaeva slightly ahead with 60.76% compared to Kulambayeva's 59.46%.
• Which player excels on which surface? Kulambayeva's best is on clay with a 62% win rate; Charaeva performs best on hard courts with a 66% win rate.
• At Challenger/ITF > $10K tournaments, Charaeva has a higher win percentage at 60.81%, while Kulambayeva has won 57.58% of matches.
• In their direct head-to-head matches, Charaeva has won the only encounter, 2 sets to 1.
• Charaeva has faced higher-ranked opponents on average, playing against opponents ranked around 293.53, whereas Kulambayeva's opponents averaged a ranking of 448.5.
• If the match extends to a deciding set, Charaeva has a slight edge, having won 52% of such sets, compared to Kulambayeva's 50%.
• In converting breakpoint opportunities recently, Kulambayeva has been slightly more effective at 41.48% compared to Charaeva's 40.33%.

Editorial Prediction (September 3, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing recent performance trends, Alina Charaeva has shown a slight advantage over Arina Kulambayeva. She demonstrates stronger second serve points and a slightly higher breakpoint saving ability, both crucial aspects in high-pressure situations.

In their only head-to-head match, Charaeva emerged victorious, indicating a psychological edge going into the upcoming encounter. Despite Kulambayeva's powerful return game stats, Charaeva's overall consistency on hard surfaces and ability to face higher-ranked opponents provides her with a competitive tilt.

While Kulambayeva's return abilities on opponents' serves might challenge Charaeva, the latter's past victory and proven resilience in critical set situations position her as the likely winner in this upcoming match.

Considering all elements carefully, Alina Charaeva seems more poised for success in the forthcoming match against Arina Kulambayeva.