Head-to-Head
Sho Shimabukuro
Last Five Matches
| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/26 | Hugo Gaston | L 4 4–6 6 | AITO Hangzhou Open |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/29/26 | Andrey Rublev | W 7 6–5 4 | AITO Hangzhou Open |
| 9/28/26 | Roman Safiullin | W 7 6–5 4 | AITO Hangzhou Open |
| 9/27/26 | Chak Lam Coleman Wong | W 6 62 6–3 77 3 | AITO Hangzhou Open |
| 9/26/26 | Valentin Royer | W 78 6–66 3 | AITO Hangzhou Open |
| 9/6/26 | Frances Tiafoe | L 61 4 66–77 6 78 | US Open |
Match Information
Round 2
October 22, 2026
Men's Singles
ATP
Best of 5 Sets
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Outdoor
Oct 17 – Oct 26, 2026
In Progress
Competitor Comparison
Almaty Open — Tournament Overview
Daniil Medvedev (Men's Singles) Theo Arribage / Albano Olivetti (Men's Doubles)Round 1
Round 2
Qualifying 1st Round
Qualifying Final
Men Doubles
Men Singles
FAQs: S. Shimabukuro vs D. Medvedev
How can I watch Sho Shimabukuro vs. Daniil Medvedev in the U.S.?
You can watch Shimabukuro vs. Medvedev on Surprise Stream (surprisestream.com), which offers a free preview before you subscribe. Tennis Channel includes the Almaty Open on its 2026 tournament calendar, but that calendar does not confirm this match’s airtime or a specific TV feed.
When does Shimabukuro vs. Medvedev start?
The match is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, but a match-specific start time has not been announced in the available schedule details. The tournament’s main-draw play that day begins at 11:30 a.m. local time in Almaty; that is the session start, not a confirmed start time for this match.
Where is the match being played?
The match is at Almaty Arena in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is an outdoor event, so local conditions may be relevant to play, but no specific court assignment is available for this matchup.
What stage of the tournament is this match, and what comes next?
Shimabukuro and Medvedev are scheduled to meet in the men’s singles second round of the Almaty Open, an ATP 250 tournament. The quarterfinals are set for October 23, followed by the semifinals on October 24 and the final on October 25, so the winner advances into the quarterfinal round.
How do the players compare in the rankings and seeding?
Medvedev is the No. 1 seed and is identified as ATP No. 5, while Shimabukuro is ATP No. 109. That makes the seeded No. 1 the higher-ranked player on paper, although the rankings alone do not determine the result of a match.