Odds
Player analysis
S. Shimabukuro has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.8. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving S. Shimabukuro vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
A. Blockx comes in with a 4–1 record over recent matches, with wins against quality opposition in the top 29 on average. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +3.7 with a downward trend. A. Blockx is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. Serve quality has been average (6.8/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency has been exceptional (+29) — converting opportunities and shutting down threats at the critical moments.
Recent form
3W 2L last 5
| 23 Apr | Shimizu | 6-0 6-7 4-6 | L |
| 21 Apr | Park | 7-6 6-1 | W |
| 17 Apr | Riedi | 5-7 1-6 | L |
| 16 Apr | Zhukayev | 6-3 4-6 7-6 | W |
| 14 Apr | Simakin | 6-3 6-3 | W |
Hard court stats
Avg stats — last 5
Head to head
Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granby | Hard | Quarter-finals | Blockx | 2-6 3-6 | |
| Winnipeg | Hard | Semi-finals | Blockx | 6-1 3-6 7-5 |