Date: Thu, 01 October 2026 at 07:50
Denis Shapovalov faces Sho Shimabukuro at Japan Open on hard court in a best-of-3 format. Here is how our model reads the matchup.
Our Elo rating makes Denis Shapovalov a heavy favourite at 74% to win. Denis Shapovalov holds a commanding 186-point Elo edge (1649 to 1463).
Denis Shapovalov is especially strong on hard court; Sho Shimabukuro has struggled lately, 3 wins from 10.
Denis Shapovalov and Sho Shimabukuro have not met on tour before.