
Sho Shimabukuro defeated Rio Noguchi 6-3 5-7 6-2 in the Granby CH round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Sho Shimabukuro came in ranked #90, defending last year's quarter-final. Sho Shimabukuro claimed a first win over Rio Noguchi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-03 | M15 Sharm El Sheikh 1 | R32 | hard | Rio Noguchi | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2018-03-05 | Japan F1 | R32 | hard | Rio Noguchi | 6-3 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (92 vs 94). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Shimabukuro S.: 6 days rest · 2 matches, 48 games (7d) · Noguchi R.: 1 day rest · 2 matches, 52 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About