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Sho Shimabukuro vs Roman Safiullin prediction

20 October 2026 · 08:30

Sho Shimabukuro — Flashscore photo

Sho Shimabukuro

JPN

Age 29

Overall Elo
1599.0
Hard Elo
1543.1
Clay Elo
—
Grass Elo
—
Roman Safiullin — Flashscore photo

Roman Safiullin

RUS

Age 29

Overall Elo
1816.0
Hard Elo
1753.4
Clay Elo
—
Grass Elo
—
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MATCH PREDICTION RESEARCH

Sho Shimabukuro vs Roman Safiullin prediction, H2H and odds

Sho Shimabukuro faces Roman Safiullin at Almaty on 20 October 2026 at 08:30. This page compares current-year form, hard-court Elo, verified H2H information and available odds of 5.06 and 1.18.

STATISTICAL MATCH ANALYSIS

Sho Shimabukuro vs Roman Safiullin statistical comparison

Sho Shimabukuro and Roman Safiullin are compared using verified 2026 records, recent form, hard-court Elo, serve-and-return indicators and head-to-head data where a reliable record is available.

2026 RECORD17–25Sho Shimabukuro
RECENT FORM1–3Sho Shimabukuro · last 5
H2HNo verified meetingsAvailable record
RECENT FORM3–1Roman Safiullin · last 5
2026 RECORD28–17Roman Safiullin
Sho Shimabukuro1543.1hard Elo
ABSOLUTE ELO GAP210.3between the players
Roman Safiullin1753.4hard Elo
MARKET ODDS

Market prices for Sho Shimabukuro vs Roman Safiullin

Available pre-match bookmaker prices for both players. Market odds can move after this page is updated.

Sho Shimabukuro5.06Market odds
Roman Safiullin1.18Market odds

Odds and match data updated .

LAST FIVE VERIFIED RESULTS

Sho Shimabukuro recent form

  1. –Shimabukuro vs (Q) Roman Safiullin [RUS]19-Oct-2026 · Almaty · Hard · R32—
  2. LMiomir Kecmanovic [SRB] d. (WC) Shimabukuro07-Oct-2026 · Shanghai Masters · Hard · R1286-2 6-4
  3. LDenis Shapovalov [CAN] d. (WC) Shimabukuro30-Sep-2026 · Tokyo · Hard · R327-5 6-1
  4. LHugo Gaston [FRA] d. Shimabukuro23-Sep-2026 · Hangzhou · Hard · R326-4 6-4
  5. WShimabukuro d. James Watt [NZL]19-Sep-2026 · Davis Cup WG1 R1: JPN vs NZL · Hard · RR3-6 6-3 6-4
LAST FIVE VERIFIED RESULTS

Roman Safiullin recent form

  1. –(Q) Safiullin vs Sho Shimabukuro [JPN]19-Oct-2026 · Almaty · Hard · R32—
  2. W(1) Safiullin d. (8) Ilia Simakin [RUS]19-Oct-2026 · Almaty · Hard · Q27-6(2) 6-1
  3. W(1) Safiullin d. Ilya Ivashka [BLR]19-Oct-2026 · Almaty · Hard · Q16-1 6-7(4) 6-4
  4. L(21) Francisco Cerundolo [ARG] d. (Q) Safiullin07-Oct-2026 · Shanghai Masters · Hard · R647-6(5) 6-3
  5. W(Q) Safiullin d. Rinky Hijikata [AUS]07-Oct-2026 · Shanghai Masters · Hard · R1287-5 6-3
IN-DEPTH MATCHUP ANALYSIS

Sho Shimabukuro vs Roman Safiullin statistical comparison

Sho Shimabukuro has a 40.5% win rate across 42 2026 matches. Roman Safiullin has a 62.2% win rate across 45 matches.

Across the five most recent verified results available, Sho Shimabukuro is 1–3 and Roman Safiullin is 3–1. This form sample is descriptive and does not override the scheduled surface or opponent quality.

Sho Shimabukuro records 76.0% of service games held and 62.0% of service points won. Roman Safiullin records 81.8% of service games held and 65.4% of service points won.

On return, Sho Shimabukuro records 17.7% of return games broken and 34.3% of return points won. Roman Safiullin records 24.3% of return games broken and 38.5% of return points won.

The available ace-rate figures are 8.5% for Sho Shimabukuro and 7.7% for Roman Safiullin.

Roman Safiullin holds the higher verified hard-court Elo in this comparison, with an Elo gap of 210.3 points. The rating baseline converts to 23.0% for Sho Shimabukuro and 77.0% for Roman Safiullin before any separate market or contextual assessment.

MATCH CONTEXT

Hard-court matchup factors

Roman Safiullin enters with the stronger recorded hold percentage (81.8% versus 76.0%). Roman Safiullin has created more return-game pressure by break percentage (24.3% versus 17.7%). These indicators describe the matchup rather than guarantee an outcome; current odds and late match information can materially change the value assessment.

Match FAQ

What does the Sho Shimabukuro vs Roman Safiullin prediction assess?

It compares verified 2026 player records, recent form, hard Elo, serve-and-return indicators, H2H history and available market odds.

What is the Sho Shimabukuro vs Roman Safiullin H2H record?

CourtValue has not found a reliable completed H2H record for this matchup and does not invent one.

Are the displayed odds a guaranteed pick?

No. Odds and Elo estimates can change and no prediction guarantees a result or profit. CourtValue separates statistical comparison from any separately labelled Official Pick.