Yuta Shimizu defeated Sho Shimabukuro 6-3 6-1 in the Busan CH round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sho Shimabukuro came in ranked #87, defending last year's round of 32, but Yuta Shimizu had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on hard. Yuta Shimizu extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-19 | US Open | Q128 | hard | Yuta Shimizu | 6-7(3) 6-3 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (69 vs 92). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Shimizu Y.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Shimabukuro S.: 7 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