# Denis Shapovalov def. Sho Shimabukuro

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4680095/denis-shapovalov-vs-sho-shimabukuro
Tour: ATP

Denis Shapovalov defeated Sho Shimabukuro 7-5 6-1 in the 2026 Japan Open first round on hard courts on October 1, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-5 6-1
- Tournament: Japan Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-01
- Duration: 85 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Denis Shapovalov | Sho Shimabukuro |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | CAN | JPN |
| Birth date | 1999-04-15 | 1997-07-30 |
| Age | 27 | 29 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 46 | 108 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1155 | 577 |
| Elo (entering) | 1773 | 1599 |
| Current career W-L | 236-196 | 7-22 |
| Current career earnings | $15,811,946 | $1,348,015 |

Pre-match H2H: Denis Shapovalov 0-0 Sho Shimabukuro.

## Stats
| Stat | Denis Shapovalov | Sho Shimabukuro |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 11 | 1 |
| Double faults | 2 | 6 |
| 1st serve % | 69.0% | 47.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 76.0% | 64.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 65.0% | 38.0% |
| BP saved % | 83.0% | 43.0% |
| BP converted % | 57.0% | 17.0% |
| Service points won % | 72.0% | 50.0% |
| Return points won % | 50.0% | 28.0% |
| Total points won % | 61.0% | 39.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +7.5 | -14.5 |
| Match Return+ | +14.5 | -7.5 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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