Tennis · WTA Caldas Da Rainha · 13/09, 15:30
Prediction: Zhibek Kulambayeva vs Malaika Rapolu
Team pages: Zhibek Kulambayeva · Malaika Rapolu
Prediction summary
Winner
Zhibek Kulambayeva
Malaika Rapolu
Estimated games
20.6
Recent form · 10 last
Zhibek Kulambayeva
5-5 (W-L)
Malaika Rapolu
7-3 (W-L)
Our model (Elo) vs Market
Rating Elo · Zhibek Kulambayeva 1504 · Malaika Rapolu 1534
| Zhibek Kulambayeva | Malaika Rapolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Our model | 46% | 54% |
| Market | 22% | 78% |
The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.
Statistics
| Zhibek Kulambayeva | Malaika Rapolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% |
| Win % · Clay | 56% (9) | – |
| Sets (G-P) | 1.2-1.1 | 1.4-0.8 |
| Games (G-P) | 10.7-9.6 | 10.8-8.5 |
| Aces | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Double faults | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| 1st serve % | 57% | 62.9% |
| Break % | 51.7% | 53.5% |
Estimated total games (ours)
20.6
Last 10 matches played
Last matches of each player (sets and games). W = win, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Zhibek Kulambayeva
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| Date | Opponent | Sets | Games | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09 | Elizara Yaneva WTA Antalya · Clay |
1-2 | 13-15 | L |
| 07/09 | Radka Zelnickova WTA Antalya · Clay |
2-0 | 12-8 | W |
| 26/08 | Giorgia Pedone W50 Kursumlijska Banja · ~Clay |
0-2 | 4-12 | L |
| 17/08 | Ksenia Zaytseva W75 Kursumlijska Banja · ~Clay |
1-2 | 15-17 | L |
| 16/08 | Mariya Yemshanova W75 Kursumlijska Banja Qual · ~Clay |
2-0 | 12-3 | W |
| 13/08 | Mia Ristic W75 Kursumlijska Banja · ~Clay |
0-2 | 6-12 | L |
| 12/08 | Zongyu Li W75 Kursumlijska Banja · ~Clay |
2-1 | 16-9 | W |
| 10/08 | Elena Korokozidi W75 Kursumlijska Banja · ~Clay |
2-0 | 12-5 | W |
| 09/08 | Ying Zhang W75 Kursumlijska Banja · ~Clay |
2-0 | 12-5 | W |
| 28/07 | Andrea Lazaro Garcia W100 Gran Canaria |
0-2 | 5-10 | L |
Malaika Rapolu
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| Date | Opponent | Sets | Games | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09 | Katie Swan W50 Evora |
1-2 | 11-15 | L |
| 08/09 | Paula Cembranos W50 Evora |
2-0 | 12-8 | W |
| 04/09 | Linda Fruhvirtova W50 Leiria |
1-2 | 14-13 | L |
| 03/09 | Angelina Voloshchuk W50 Leiria |
2-0 | 13-5 | W |
| 02/09 | Mika Stojsavljevic W50 Leiria |
1-0 | 7-5 | W |
| 06/08 | Madison Sieg W100 Landisville |
0-2 | 5-12 | L |
| 30/07 | Kylie Collins W75 Lexington |
1-2 | 10-15 | L |
| 29/07 | Mia Slama W75 Lexington |
2-0 | 12-4 | W |
| 26/07 | Hina Inoue W35 Santa Fe |
2-0 | 12-2 | W |
| 25/07 | Angelina Voloshchuk W35 Santa Fe |
2-0 | 12-6 | W |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Zhibek Kulambayeva vs Malaika Rapolu?
Our model gives 68% to Malaika Rapolu, using surface Elo on clay.
What is the prediction based on?
On an Elo model by surface (clay) adjusted for opponent quality, compared with the market odds.

