Sho Shimabukuro defeated Takuto Niki 3-6 6-3 7-5 in the Kobe CH qualifying round 1 on hard. Sho Shimabukuro extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-23 | M15 Kofu 1 | SF | hard | Sho Shimabukuro | 7-5 6-3 |
| 2017-03-27 | Japan F4 | R16 | hard | Takuto Niki | 6-7(4) 6-3 7-6(5) |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 181). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Shimabukuro S.: 6 days rest · 1 match, 19 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About