Yuta Shimizu vs Rei Sakamoto — Yokohama CH Quarter-final
JPN
Shimizu Y.Yuta Shimizu defeated Rei Sakamoto 6-3 6-7 7-6 in the Yokohama CH quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rei Sakamoto came in ranked #161, defending last year's round of 32.
Key context
- Match story: Yuta Shimizu closed it out in three sets, 6–3 6–7 7–6.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record.
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (140 vs 111). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadShimizu Y.: 13 days rest · 2 matches (14d) · Sakamoto R.: 11 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About