Sho Shimabukuro vs Miomir Kecmanovic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Winston-Salem Open | First Round
by Alex Meechan ·
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Miomir Kecmanovic takes on Sho Shimabukuro at the Winston-Salem Open.
Ranking points: ATP 250
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Venue: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Sho Shimabukuro vs Miomir Kecmanovic prediction
Sho Shimabukuro only entered the first-round of the Cincinnati Open as a lucky loser, and he was then defeated in the first-round by Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets. The Japanese player struggled to deal with the Hurkacz serve as he lost 6-3 6-4. His best result on the ATP Tour this season was a fine run from the qualifying stages to the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open. This included a victory over Nick Kyrgios. He moved to a career best of 89 in the world rankings back in June.
His opening round opponent at this event is Miomir Kecmanovic. The Serb won his first match in Cincinnati against Camilo Ugo Carabelli, before falling to defeat against French Open finalist Flavio Cobolli. His highlight of the campaign was a Challenger title in Valencia, while he also defeated top seed Alexander Zverev on his way to the semi-finals of the Mexican Open back in February.
Kecmanovic has a far better tour-level record on this surface in comparison to Shimabukuro, and he will be the favourite for this one.
Sho Shimabukuro vs Miomir Kecmanovic tip: Miomir Kecmanovic to win
