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As Anastasia Zolotareva prepares to face Zhibek Kulambayeva in the WTA Rabat on May 16, 2026, a compelling matchup awaits fans. Zolotareva, playing at home, will be looking to leverage her local support. However, her recent form has been concerning, with only one victory in her last five matches, indicating struggles with consistency.
In contrast, Kulambayeva has found her rhythm on the court, winning three out of her last five encounters. This momentum gives her an edge, as her confidence and tactical execution have improved significantly. Kulambayeva’s ability to dictate play from the baseline and her strategic shot selection have been key factors in her recent successes.
Bookmakers present a closely matched contest with odds of 1.95 for Zolotareva and 1.8 for Kulambayeva, reflecting the competitive nature of the bout. The model prediction leans slightly towards Kulambayeva with a 54.5% probability of an away win, while Zolotareva stands at 45.5%.
Overall, both players bring their strengths to the court, making this an unpredictable clash where form and the home advantage will be crucial in determining the outcome. As always in tennis, expect the unexpected.
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| Zolotareva 47.8% |
Kulambayeva 52.2% |
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.92 | 1.79 | ||
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1.95 | 1.74 | |
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1.95 | 1.80 |
Latest Results
| 04.05.26 Anastasia Zolotareva – Mei Yamaguchi Tennis – 0:2 28.04.26 Anastasia Zolotareva – Chengyiyi Yuan – 1:2 25.04.26 Xiyu Wang – Anastasia Zolotareva – 2:0 25.04.26 Anastasia Zolotareva – Varvara Panshina – 2:0 23.04.26 Rada Zolotareva – Anastasia Zolotareva – Zolotareva R. Retired |
12.05.26 Zhibek Kulambayeva – Anna-Lena Friedsam – 0:2 11.05.26 Zhibek Kulambayeva – Nicole Fossa Huergo – 2:0 28.04.26 Xiyu Wang – Zhibek Kulambayeva – 2:0 26.04.26 Zhibek Kulambayeva – Meiqi Guo – 2:0 26.04.26 Zhibek Kulambayeva – Shiyu Ye – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 02.09.22 Anastasia Zolotareva – Zhibek Kulambayeva – 0:2 20.07.21 Zhibek Kulambayeva – Anastasia Zolotareva – 0:2 |
Standings
Draw
Singles – Main
1/16-finals
| 1 | Bouzas Maneiro J. (10) | Grabher J. | 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Nahimana S. (Q) | El Aouni A. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | Pieri T. (Q) | Martinez Cirez C. | 2 : 0 |
| 4 | Tomljanovic A. | Tomova V. (5) | 2 : 1 |
| 5 | Li A. (4) | Timofeeva M. (LL) | 2 : 0 |
| 6 | Baptiste H. | Rosatello C. (Q) | 2 : 1 |
| 7 | Konjuh A. | Joint M. | 0 : 2 |
| 8 | Alves C. (LL) | Volynets K. (9) | 0 : 2 |
| 9 | Siniakova K. (6) | Bolsova Zadoinov A. | 1 : 2 |
| 10 | Cristian J. | Kotliar Y. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 11 | Sevastova A. (WC) | Kabbaj Y. (WC) | 2 : 1 |
| 12 | Sonmez Z. | Bronzetti L. (3) | 2 : 0 |
| 13 | Fossa Huergo N. (LL) | Rus A. | 1 : 2 |
| 14 | Mateas M. | Mandlik E. (Q) | 2 : 0 |
| 15 | Rakhimova K. | Teichmann J. | 2 : 0 |
| 16 | Cocciaretto E. | Osorio C. (2) | 1 : 2 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Bouzas Maneiro J. (10) | Nahimana S. | 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Pieri T. | Tomljanovic A. | 1 : 2 |
| 3 | Li A. (4) | Baptiste H. | 2 : 1 |
| 4 | Joint M. | Volynets K. (9) | 2 : 0 |
| 5 | Bolsova Zadoinov A. | Cristian J. | 0 : 2 |
| 6 | Sevastova A. | Sonmez Z. | 2 : 0 |
| 7 | Rus A. | Mateas M. | 0 : 2 |
| 8 | Rakhimova K. | Osorio C. (2) | 1 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Bouzas Maneiro J. (10) | Tomljanovic A. | 0 : 2 |
| 2 | Li A. (4) | Joint M. | 0 : 2 |
| 3 | Cristian J. | Sevastova A. | 2 : 0 |
| 4 | Mateas M. | Osorio C. (2) | 0 : 2 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Tomljanovic A. (RET.) | Joint M. | 0 : 1 |
| 2 | Cristian J. | Osorio C. (2) | 2 : 1 |
Final
| 1 | Joint M. | Cristian J. | 2 : 0 |
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