Sho Shimabukuro – ATP #147 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Sho Shimabukuro - ATP #147 Tennis Player
Sho Shimabukuro
JPN Age: 28 (30-07-1997)
Hand: Right
Highest ranked: 135
ATP
#147
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
36 - 23
61.0% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Sho Shimabukuro shows mental strength converting 44.1% of breakpoints. Currently ranked 147 in the ATP. Additionally, he challenges servers with 32.9% on first return. Behind the serve, he backs the serve up well with 52.0% on second attempts. On the flip side, he manages to score only 48.9% on second serve returns.

Sho Shimabukuro - Career History

Sho Shimabukuro is a professional tennis player who competes for Japan on the ATP Tour, currently holding a world ranking of No. 147. He plays right-handed. His best ranking to date is No. 135. His professional career started 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: 29-19. Results on hard: 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. Competing on hard: 23-14. He won 54% serve pressure points, won 71% on first serve, and converted 49% of break opportunities.

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: 31-18. Results on hard: 19-14. He won 53% on second serve return, won 53% on second serve, 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: 38-23. Competing on hard: 38-21. He won 49% on second serve return, saved 55% of break 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. Results on hard: 28-19.

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. Results on hard: 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. Competing 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. Results on hard: 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 3-6 (33.3%) on hard and 0-1 on grass. At Challenger/ITF level: 184-120 (60.5%) on hard, 13-8 (61.9%) on clay, and 10-7 (58.8%) on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 1-1 (50.0%) on hard at ATP level. 29-17 (63.0%) on hard and 2-2 (50.0%) on grass 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 7-3 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Sho Shimabukuro has posted a 36-23 record (61.0% win rate).

How many aces does Sho Shimabukuro serve per match?

Sho Shimabukuro is currently serving 5.9 aces per match in the last 52 weeks (59 matches), up from a career average of 5.1.

How does Sho Shimabukuro perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Sho Shimabukuro is 1-0 against Top 50 opponents. Against Top 100 opponents: 4-1 (80.0%). Over his career: 8-10 (44.4%) against Top 100 opponents.