# Zhibek Kulambayeva def. Mei Yamaguchi

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:19441603/zhibek-kulambayeva-vs-mei-yamaguchi
Tour: WTA

Zhibek Kulambayeva defeated Mei Yamaguchi 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) in the 2026 Chennai Open second qualifying round on hard courts on November 1, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 3-6 6-3 7-6(4)
- Tournament: Chennai Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Qualifying Round 2
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-11-01

## Player comparison
| Field | Zhibek Kulambayeva | Mei Yamaguchi |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | KAZ | JPN |
| Birth date | 2000-03-26 | 1999-06-14 |
| Age | 26 | 27 |
| Height | 172 cm | 152 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | - | - |
| Ranking (entering) | 469 | 257 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 117 | 285 |
| Elo (entering) | 1484 | 1511 |
| Current career W-L | 0-1 | 1-4 |
| Current career earnings | $235,425 | $171,724 |

Pre-match H2H: Zhibek Kulambayeva 0-0 Mei Yamaguchi.

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