Sho Shimabukuro vs Marin Cilic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | First Round
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Sho Shimabukuro faces Marin Cilic in the first round of the 2026 Canadian Open at the IGA Stadium, Montreal.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal, Canada
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Sho Shimabukuro vs Marin Cilic prediction
Marin Cilic will seek a reset after a drop down the rankings.
The Croatian star’s defeats at the first hurdle at Queen’s and Wimbledon have seen him tumble from just outside the top 40 to 86 in the world.
The 37-year-old is on a mini three-match losing run but is statistically at his best on hardcourts and will want to make a good impression on his first visit to this event since 2022.
His opponent, Sho Shimbukuro has recently reached a career high and sits just eight places further back on the ATP ladder.
The 29-year-old Japanese qualifier recently made the last eight on grass in Stuttgart where he picked up half of his tour-level wins in 2026.
Sho should not be underestimated but if Cilic’s serve fires, he should have too many weapons in their first ever showdown.
Sho Shimabukuro vs Marin Cilic tip: Marin Cilic to win
