Jenny Lim vs Zhibek Kulambayeva Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve performance differ between the players? Lim has a slight edge, winning 39.47% of points, compared to Kulambayeva's 36.71%.
• And the return game? Kulambayeva shows stronger figures, winning 54.7% of her opponent's second serve points against Lim's 48.23%. Similarly, for first serves, Kulambayeva leads with 38.39% to Lim's 35.27%.
• Analyzing pressure situations, Lim excels by saving 50.4% of breakpoints, whereas Kulambayeva saves 46.51%.
• Overall performance in the past year reveals that Kulambayeva has a higher win rate, securing victory in 63.01% of her matches compared to Lim's 55.56%.
• Examining surface strengths, Lim's best is on Hard courts with a 71% win rate, whereas Kulambayeva thrives on Clay with a 63% win rate. Both struggle on Indoor Hard courts.
• At the ITF/Challenger level, Kulambayeva has a win rate of 61.54%, slightly outperforming Lim's 56.36% in similar tournaments.
• Is the quality of opponents significant? Yes, since Lim has faced competitors with an average ranking of 378.89, whereas Kulambayeva has faced lower-ranked players averaging 442.63.
• Considering past deciding set performances, Lim has a minor advantage, winning 70% compared to Kulambayeva's 67%.
• Lim has a breakpoint conversion rate of 36.69% in recent matches, slightly trailing behind Kulambayeva's 39.46%.

Editorial Prediction (July 10, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming tennis match between Lim and Kulambayeva offers compelling points of comparison. Lim holds an advantage with her second serve and excels under pressure by saving a greater percentage of breakpoints.

Conversely, Kulambayeva shines in return games, showcasing superior performance in winning points off both her opponent's first and second serves. Additionally, her overall match win percentage over the past year surpasses that of Lim.

Despite Lim's stronger record in deciding sets and her slight edge in opponent quality, Kulambayeva's effective return game and conversion of breakpoint opportunities suggest she may have the upper hand.

Taking all these factors into account, the prediction leans towards Kulambayeva as the likely winner in this upcoming match.