Sho Shimabukano vs Sebastian Korda Preview & Prediction | 2025 Japan Open Tennis Championships | Round of 16

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Sho Shimabukano faces Sebastian Korda in the Japan Open.

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time:

Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

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

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

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Sho Shimabukano vs Sebastian Korda prediction

Sho Shimabukano will hope to wow the home crowd with another major shock after his first round win over Tomas Machac.

The Japanese world number 273 upset the Czech fifth seed 6-3 7-6 to post arguably the best win of his career.

The qualifier faces another stern test next in the shape of Sebastian Korda.

The big-serving American edged his compatriot Marcos Giron 4-6 6-3 7-6 and will start this round of 16 clash as a heavy favourite.

It’s a big ask for Sho to pull off another surprise, but he will be in confident mood and knows Korda still hasn’t found his best form since returning from injury.

That said, the American will be highly motivated to improve his ranking of 74 before the end of 2025 and this offers him a strong chance to make a quarter-final here.

Sho Shimabukano vs Sebastian Korda tip: Sebastian Korda to win