Sho Shimabukuro – ATP #104 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Sho Shimabukuro - ATP #104 Tennis Player
Sho Shimabukuro
JPN Age: 28 (30-07-1997)
Hand: Right
Highest ranked: 103
ATP
#104
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
56 - 31
64.4% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Sho Shimabukuro stays solid at 53.8% on second serves. Sits as number 104 in the ATP. Furthermore, he holds serve in 82.5% of the games. Moreover, he capitalizes on 42.0% of breakpoint opportunities. Areas for improvement include that he scores only 48.3% of second serve return points.

Sho Shimabukuro - Career History

Sho Shimabukuro is a Japanese professional tennis player who competes on the ATP Tour, currently ranked world No. 144. He competes as a right-handed player. He has reached a career-high of No. 135. He turned professional in 2016.

Sho Shimabukuro built ranking on the Challenger tour in 2025. He won two titles at Seoul Challenger and Zhangjiagang Challenger. He also reached the final at Matsuyama Challenger. Additional semifinals at Winnipeg Challenger and Shenzhen Futian Challenger. Season record: 30-20. Challenger/ITF hard record: 27-17. He won 49% on second serve return, averaged 0.54 aces per game, and averaged 0.28 double faults per game.

Shimabukuro developed through Challenger events in 2024. He captured one title at Shanghai Challenger. He also reached finals at Winnipeg Challenger and Guangzhou Challenger. Record: 27-18. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 23-14. He won 71% on first serve, won 62% serve pressure points, and won 44% return pressure points.

The Japanese player accumulated points at Challenger events in 2023. He broke into the top 200. He won two titles at Tunis Challenger and Nonthaburi 3 Challenger. He also reached finals at M25 Tsukuba and Kobe Challenger. Season record: 33-23. Challenger record: 31-18. Record on hard in lower tier: 19-14. He saved 61% of break points, won 53% on second serve return, and averaged 0.28 double faults per game.

Sho Shimabukuro competed at Futures/ITF level in 2022. He won two titles at M25 Harmon and M25 Monastir. Additional semifinals at M25 Tulsa OK, M25 Dallas TX, Yokohama Challenger, and Nonthaburi 3 Challenger. Record: 38-24. Challenger/ITF hard record: 38-21. He averaged 0.48 aces per game, won 63% serve pressure points, and won 73% on first serve.

Shimabukuro developed through Futures tournaments in 2021. He reached three semifinals at M15 Cancun, M15 Monastir, and M25 Wichita KS. Season record: 28-19. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 28-19. He won 62% serve pressure points, and won 46% return pressure points.

The Japanese player gained ranking points at Futures level in 2020. Record: 4-5. He won 55% on second serve, averaged 0.39 double faults per game, and won 50% on second serve return.

2019 was a standout year for Sho Shimabukuro. He captured one title at M15 Jakarta. He also reached finals at M15 Kofu and M15 Wuhan. Additional semifinals at M15 Nishi Tama and Yokkaichi Challenger. Season record: 29-11. Challenger/ITF hard record: 27-9. He won 77% on first serve, averaged 0.54 aces per game, and saved 67% of break points.

Sho Shimabukuro developed through Futures tournaments in 2018. He reached the quarterfinal at Japan F7. Record: 7-8. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 5-6. He converted 52% of break opportunities, won 49% on first serve return, and won 60% on second serve return.

Sho Shimabukuro gained ranking points at Futures level in 2017. He reached the semifinal at Indonesia F3. Season record: 12-13. Record on hard in lower tier: 8-11. He saved 71% of break points, converted 7% of break opportunities, and won 64% on first serve.

Sho Shimabukuro competed at Futures/ITF level in 2016. He reached the quarterfinal at Japan F8. Record: 5-4. He won 36% on first serve return, averaged 0.38 double faults per game, and averaged 0.38 aces per game.

Sho Shimabukuro Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Sho Shimabukuro

What is Sho Shimabukuro's record by surface?

Over his career at ATP level, Sho Shimabukuro holds a record of 4-10 (28.6%) on hard and 2-2 (50.0%) on grass. At Challenger/ITF level: 191-126 (60.3%) on hard, 13-9 (59.1%) on clay, and 12-8 (60.0%) on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 2-5 (28.6%) on hard and 2-1 (66.7%) on grass at ATP level. 34-16 (68.0%) on hard, 4-3 (57.1%) on grass, and 0-1 on clay at Challenger/ITF level.

How many titles has Sho Shimabukuro won?

Sho Shimabukuro has won eight titles at Challenger/ITF level (seven on hard and one on clay).

What is Sho Shimabukuro's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, he holds a 6-4 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Sho Shimabukuro has posted a 56-31 record (64.4% win rate).

How many aces does Sho Shimabukuro serve per match?

Sho Shimabukuro is currently serving 6.4 aces per match in the last 52 weeks (87 matches), up from a career average of 5.3.

How does Sho Shimabukuro perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Sho Shimabukuro is 0-1 against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 0-1. Against Top 50 opponents: 1-1. Against Top 100 opponents: 7-7 (50.0%). Over his career: 11-16 (40.7%) against Top 100 opponents.

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