Over the last games Yamaguchi, Mei holds wins - 2, losses - 3. Kulambayeva, Zhibek on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: wins - 2, losses - 3. Based on the games played we can assume that rivals are in similar shape.
Yamaguchi, Mei: Zhibek Kulambayeva – (Loss 1:2), Zeel Desai – (Win 2:0), Harriet Dart – (Loss 2:0), Fruhvirtova Linda – (Win 1:2), Sofia Kenin – (Loss 1:2).
Kulambayeva, Zhibek: Mei Yamaguchi – (Win 1:2), Yelyzaveta Kotliar – (Win 2:0), Francisca Jorge – (Loss 1:2), Malaika Rapolu – (Loss 0:2), Elizara Yaneva – (Loss 1:2).Both contenders have moved to the round_of_32 while beating admirable opponents along the way. In tournaments as India, Chennai, Hard every match is meaningful which is why a great matchup awaits us.