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Sho Shimabukuro
Right-Handed, Two-Handed Backhand · Turned pro 2016 · 180cm
Sho Shimabukuro is a professional tennis player from Japan, 29 years old, ranked No. 93 on the ATP singles rankings as of September 21, 2026. Career-high ranking: No. 87 (August 24, 2026). Shimabukuro has won 9 career singles titles from 18 finals (5 at Challenger level, 3 at ITF level, 1 at Davis Cup). Most recent title: Davis Cup, Group I, 1R, NZL-JPN 1-3 (2026), beating Shepp 6-3, 6-3 in the final. In 2026 the record stands at 30-25 (0-4 at Grand Slam level, 17-12 at Tour level, 11-9 at Challenger level, 2-0 at Team events level). Last match: beat Shepp 6-3, 6-3 in the Rubber 4 at Davis Cup, Group I, 1R, NZL-JPN 1-3, September 20, 2026.
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