Ayano Shimizu – WTA #476 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Q: What is Ayano Shimizu's record by surface?

Over her career at WTA level, Ayano Shimizu holds a record of 0-2 on hard. At Challenger/ITF level: 124-124 (50.0%) on hard, 17-19 (47.2%) on clay, and 7-3 (70.0%) on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 9-13 (40.9%) on hard and 1-3 (25.0%) on clay at Challenger/ITF level.

Q: How many titles has Ayano Shimizu won?

Ayano Shimizu has won eight titles at Challenger/ITF level (all on hard).

Q: What is Ayano Shimizu's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, she holds a 4-6 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Ayano Shimizu has posted a 15-19 record (44.1% win rate).

Q: How many aces does Ayano Shimizu serve per match?

Ayano Shimizu serves an average of 0.3 aces per match in the last 52 weeks, consistent with her career average of 0.2.

Q: How does Ayano Shimizu perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Ayano Shimizu is 1-1 against Top 100 opponents.

Ayano Shimizu

Age: 28 (11-04-1998)

Hand: Right

Highest ranked: 175

WTA

#476

Current Ranking

LAST 52 WEEKS

15 - 19

44.1% wins

🔍 Player Bio

Ayano Shimizu clutches under pressure converting 55.8% of break chances. Holds the 403 position in the WTA rankings. Furthermore, she dominates second serve returns at 59.2%. Also, she thrives in big moments at 49.6% on return pressure points. However, she wins just 59.5% points on first serve and lacks free points with only 0.03 aces per game.

Ayano Shimizu, from Japan, is a professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 397 on the WTA Tour. She plays right-handed. Her career-best ranking stands at No. 175. She turned professional in 2015.

Ayano Shimizu gained ranking points at Futures level in 2025. She captured one title at W15 Kashiwa. She also reached the final at W50 Kurume+H. Additional semifinals at W50 Kyoto and W35 Makinohara. Record: 23-19. Record on hard in lower tier: 14-12. She averaged 0.33 double faults per game, won 50% return pressure points, and won 53% serve pressure points.

Ayano Shimizu competed at Futures/ITF level in 2024. She captured one title at W35 Makinohara. She also reached the final at W50 Nanao. Additional semifinals at W35 Taipei, W75 Fukuoka, and W35 Hamamatsu. Season record: 32-26. Challenger/ITF hard record: 17-22.

Shimizu developed through Futures tournaments in 2023. She reached two finals at W40 Yokohama and W25 Hamamatsu. Additional semifinals at W15 Osaka, W25 Tokyo, and W25 Karuizawa. Record: 36-22. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 21-15.

The Japanese player gained ranking points at Futures level in 2022. She reached the semifinal at W25 Yokohama. Season record: 8-4.

Ayano Shimizu competed at Futures/ITF level in 2021. She reached the semifinal at W15 Sharm El Sheikh. Record: 12-7. Challenger/ITF hard record: 12-7.

Shimizu developed through Futures tournaments in 2020. She reached the semifinal at W25 Launceston. Season record: 7-6. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 6-4.

The Japanese player accumulated points at Challenger events in 2019. She reached the final at W25 Nanao. Record: 26-24. Record on hard in lower tier: 18-19.

Ayano Shimizu built ranking on the Challenger tour in 2018. She entered the top 200 for the first time. She won three titles at Nanao $25K, Kurume $60K, and Hamamatsu $25K. Season record: 28-20. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 6-5, hard 6-12. She won 47% on second serve return, converted 46% of break opportunities, and won 56% on first serve.

Ayano Shimizu developed through Futures tournaments in 2017. She won two titles at Karuizawa $25K and Makinohara $25K. Additional semifinals at Kurume $60K and Hamamatsu $25K. Record: 28-25. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 4-14.

Ayano Shimizu gained ranking points at Futures level in 2016. She captured one title at Hong Kong $10K. She also reached the final at Noto $25K. Season record: 26-12. Record on hard in lower tier: 18-8.

Ayano Shimizu competed at Futures/ITF level in 2015. Record: 3-3.

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Ayano Shimizu Match History - All Surfaces

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Date	Tournament	Rival	Round	Score	Self Odd	Rival's Odd	Rival's Rank	1st Srv Acc %	1st Srv Pts %	2nd Srv Pts %	Aces	DFs	BPs Saved	Srv Games Won	Ret 1st Pts %	Ret 2nd Pts %	BPs Conv	Ret Games Won

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Date	Tournament	Rival	Round	Score	Type	Pressure Points	Games won from the score:
Date	Tournament	Rival	Round	Score	Type	Pressure Points	0-30	0-40	15-30	15-40	30-30	30-40	Deuce	40-A

Common Questions About Ayano Shimizu

What is Ayano Shimizu's record by surface?

Over her career at WTA level, Ayano Shimizu holds a record of 0-2 on hard. At Challenger/ITF level: 124-124 (50.0%) on hard, 17-19 (47.2%) on clay, and 7-3 (70.0%) on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 9-13 (40.9%) on hard and 1-3 (25.0%) on clay at Challenger/ITF level.

How many titles has Ayano Shimizu won?

Ayano Shimizu has won eight titles at Challenger/ITF level (all on hard).

What is Ayano Shimizu's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, she holds a 4-6 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Ayano Shimizu has posted a 15-19 record (44.1% win rate).

How many aces does Ayano Shimizu serve per match?

Ayano Shimizu serves an average of 0.3 aces per match in the last 52 weeks, consistent with her career average of 0.2.

How does Ayano Shimizu perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Ayano Shimizu is 1-1 against Top 100 opponents.