Tomas Machac vs Sho Shimabukuro Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second serve performance over the last six months shows Tomas Machac has a slight edge, winning 49.92% of points compared to Sho Shimabukuro's 49.05%.
• In recent return games, Machac leads slightly by winning 45.16% of opponent's second serve points, whereas Shimabukuro wins 44.51%.
• When it comes to first serve returns, Sho Shimabukuro outperforms Tomas Machac, with a 25.14% win rate compared to Machac's 20.72%.
• Who handles pressure better under breakpoint situations? Sho Shimabukuro, saving 58.08% compared to Machac’s 48.28%.
• Over the past year, Machac has a superior win-loss record, achieving 61.54% compared to Shimabukuro's 51.06%.
• Analyzing surface preferences, Machac excels on Indoor hard courts with a 68% win rate, while Shimabukuro has his best results on Grass, winning 62% of matches.
• Last year, Tomas Machac dominated the Main tour with a 68% win percentage, whereas Sho Shimabukuro split his performances evenly with a 50% win rate in lower-tier tournaments.
• Considering the level of competition, Machac's average opponent rank of 68.23 shows he faces tougher competitors than Shimabukuro, who encounters players with an average rank of 254.06.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Machac's 52% win record provides a minor advantage over Shimabukuro's 48% performance.

Editorial Prediction (September 25, 2025, UTC):

This tennis match pits Tomas Machac against Sho Shimabukuro, with both players showing different strengths. Machac has a small edge in second serve and return performance over the past six months, hinting at consistency in his baseline game. His experience on the Main tour with a higher win rate highlights his readiness for challenging opponents.

While Shimabukuro has shown superior breakpoint performance, his higher success rate on grass doesn't fully translate to the current match, given Machac's superior track record on indoor hard surfaces. Furthermore, the quality of competition faced by Machac underscores the higher level of his recent matches compared to Shimabukuro.

Taking all factors into account, including surface preferences, opponent quality, and recent form, Tomas Machac appears more poised to claim victory in their upcoming encounter.