Yuta Shimizu – ATP #353 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Ranked world No. 346 on the ATP Tour, Yuta Shimizu represents Japan as a professional tennis player. He is left-handed. His career-high ranking is No. 181. He began his professional career in 2016.

2025 proved challenging for Yuta Shimizu. He reached five quarterfinals at Granby Challenger, Suzhou Challenger, Winnipeg Challenger, Cherbourg Challenger, and Brisbane 2 Challenger. Season record: 19-20. Challenger/ITF hard record: 18-19. He won 40% return pressure points, won 53% on second serve return, and averaged 0.25 double faults per game.

Shimizu developed through Challenger events in 2024. A maiden top-200 ranking followed. He captured one title at Yokohama Challenger. He also reached finals at Playford Challenger and Little Rock Challenger. Additional semifinals at Jinan Challenger, Sydney Challenger, Hamburg Challenger, and New Delhi Challenger. Record: 39-27. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 39-27. He won 52% on second serve return, won 68% on first serve, and won 51% on second serve.

The Japanese player gained ranking points at Futures level in 2023. He captured one title at M25 Burnie. He also reached finals at Chicago Challenger, Yokohama Challenger, and Puerto Vallarta Challenger. Additional semifinals at M25 Jakarta and Burnie Challenger. Season record: 35-22. Record on hard in lower tier: 35-22. He won 53% on second serve return, converted 45% of break opportunities, and averaged 0.23 double faults per game.

Yuta Shimizu competed at Futures/ITF level in 2022. He won three titles at M15 Antalya, M15 Jakarta, and M15 Kuching. He also reached the final at M15 Kuala Lumpur. Record: 42-23. Challenger/ITF hard record: 35-21. He won 49% on second serve, saved 59% of break points, and won 70% on first serve.

A tough 2021 season for Shimizu. He reached the final at M15 Heraklion. Season record: 17-11. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 17-11.

The Japanese player gained ranking points at Futures level in 2020. He won two titles at M25 Aktobe and M15 Hong Kong. Record: 11-1. Record on hard in lower tier: 11-1. He won 35% on first serve return, converted 42% of break opportunities, and won 54% on second serve return.

Yuta Shimizu competed at Futures/ITF level in 2019. He won three titles at M15 Gimcheon, M25 Yinchuan, and M25 Nonthaburi. He also reached the final at M15 Gimcheon. Season record: 43-20. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 4-6, hard 36-12. He saved 59% of break points, won 54% on second serve return, and won 67% on first serve.

Yuta Shimizu developed through Futures tournaments in 2018. He won two titles at China F1 and Australia F6. He also reached the final at Austria F6. Additional semifinals at China F4, China F5, Austria F4, and Austria F5. Record: 43-21. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 15-3, hard 28-18. He converted 48% of break opportunities, averaged 0.28 double faults per game, and saved 59% of break points.

Yuta Shimizu faced difficulties in 2017. He reached the semifinal at Thailand F7. Season record: 8-10. Record on hard in lower tier: 6-9. He saved 58% of break points, won 42% on second serve, and won 66% on first serve.

Yuta Shimizu competed at Futures/ITF level in 2016. Record: 2-3.