Set Scores
| Player | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Sets Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zhibek Kulambayeva
Kazakhstan | 3 | 6 | 77 | 2 |
Mei Yamaguchi
Japan | 6 | 3 | 64 | 1 |
Match Result
Zhibek Kulambayeva (KAZ) bt Mei Yamaguchi (JPN) 3-6 6-3 7-6 (7-4)
Head-to-Head
Zhibek Kulambayeva
Last Five Matches
| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13/26 | Malaika Rapolu | L 3 2–6 6 | Caldas da Rainha Ladies Open |
| 9/9/26 | Elizara Yaneva | L 3 6 4–6 3 6 | ATIK Antalya Open |
| 9/7/26 | Radka Zelnickova | W 6 6–4 4 | ATIK Antalya Open |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27/26 | Zheng Wushuang | L 1 3–6 6 | Jingshan Tennis Open |
| 9/22/26 | Alycia Parks | L 4 3–6 6 | Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas |
| 9/20/26 | Kyoka Okamura | L 1 1–6 6 | Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas |
| 9/19/26 | Ulrikke Eikeri | W 6 6–1 4 | Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas |
Competitor Comparison
Chennai Open — Tournament Overview
Janice Tjen (Women's Singles) Aldila Sutjiadi / Janice Tjen (Women's Doubles)Round 1
Qualifying 1st Round
Qualifying Final
Women Doubles
Women Singles
FAQs: Z. Kulambayeva vs M. Yamaguchi
How can I watch Kulambayeva vs. Yamaguchi?
You can watch Zhibek Kulambayeva vs. Mei Yamaguchi on Surprise Stream (surprisestream.com). It offers a free preview before you subscribe, so you can try the stream before committing to a subscription.
What time does Kulambayeva vs. Yamaguchi start?
The match is scheduled to start Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 4:30 a.m. Eastern (EST), or 3:30 a.m. Central (CST). That makes this an early-morning watch for fans in the United States.
What is at stake in this Chennai qualifying match?
This is the qualifying final, with a place in the Chennai Open singles main draw at stake. The winner advances to the 32-player field at the WTA 250 tournament, whose main-draw dates are November 2–8.
Where is the match being played, and what is the format?
The match is scheduled for Centre Court at SDAT Tennis Stadium in Chennai, India. It will be played on an outdoor hard court in a best-of-three-sets format, meaning a player needs two sets to win.
How did Kulambayeva and Yamaguchi reach the qualifying final?
Both players won in straight sets on October 31. Yamaguchi beat Zeel Desai 6–1, 6–0, while Kulambayeva defeated Yelyzaveta Kotliar 6–2, 6–3. Neither needed a deciding set in her opening qualifying match.