Denis Shapovalov vs Alejandro Tabilo Preview & Prediction | 2026 Japan Open | Round of 16

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Denis Shapovalov meets Alejandro Tabilo in the round of 16 at the 2026 Japan Open at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: 3 October 2026 at 3:00 am

Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Denis Shapovalov vs Alejandro Tabilo prediction

Denis Shapovalov continued his fine form with a confident win over Sho Shimabukuro.

The Canadian took down the Japanese wildcard 7-5 6-1 to tee up a meeting with Alejandro Tabilo who romped to a stunning 6-1 6-2 triumph over seventh seed Tommy Paul. 

This will be a maiden tussle and a tough one to call. You’d expect a wealth of games, but that was the thinking with Tabilo-Paul and it was a one-sided thumping in the end.

That said, Paul looked lacklustre and Shapo is playing superb tennis, so tipping this to be a battle remains a good shout. 

Denis Shapovalov vs Alejandro Tabilo tip: Over 21.5 games