Nick Kyrgios vs Sho Shimabukuro Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Is Kyrgios back?

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Nick Kyrgios vs Sho Shimabukuro predictions for Thursday's ATP Stuttgart R2 match
Kyrgios coming off brilliant serving performance in R1 win over Moutet
Shimabukuro playing just second tour-level grass event of career
The match is scheduled to start around 9.00pm AEST on Thursday June 11

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Nick Kyrgios vs Sho Shimabukuro Tips, Prediction & Live Stream

Nick Kyrgios targets the BOSS Open quarter-finals when he comes up against qualifier Sho Shimabukuro in Stuttgart on Thursday.

Nick Kyrgios vs Sho Shimabukuro Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Kyrgios vs Shimabukuro Stats & Trends
Kyrgios vs Shimabukuro Head To Head
Nick Kyrgios Form Analysis
Sho Shimabukuro Form Analysis
Kyrgios vs Shimabukuro Live Stream

Competing in just his 11th tournament since making the Wimbledon final in 2022, Kyrgios produced an outstanding performance to defeat top 40 player Corentin Moutet in straight sets in his Stuttgart opener earlier in the week.

It was a brilliant serving display from the Aussie - Kyrgios nailed an astonishing 84 per cent of first serves and didn't face a single break point. He didn't even require a tiebreak, breaking Moutet once in each set to secure an impressive victory.

Meanwhile, Shimabukuro is playing just his second tour-level grass tournament after a R1 exit at Wimbledon 2023. The Japanese came through qualifying before dropping just six games against Quentin Halys in the first round of the main draw.

But this match is on Kyrgios' racquet - I think I'm still going to need to see more before I can declare he's serious about this comeback. He's the bookies' favourite, but again, I'm steering clear of outright winners and lines. Will back a tiebreak and the Overs - if Kyrgios serves like he did against Moutet, he's going to be near-impossible to break.

Kyrgios vs Shimabukuro Stats & Trends

Kyrgios has a 37-19 tour-level record on grass
Kyrgios has played 1+ tiebreak in four of his last six Stuttgart matches
Kyrgios has played 1+ tiebreak in seven of his last 10 grass matches dating back to 2022
Shimabukuro has played 1+ tiebreak in three of his last six grass matches
Shimabukuro has seen Over 23.5 games in two of his last three tour-level matches

Kyrgios vs Shimabukuro Head To Head

This will be the first career meeting between the pair.

Nick Kyrgios Form Analysis

2026 Record: 1-1
ATP Stuttgart Record: 6-4
ATP Ranking: -
Career-High Ranking: No. 13 (2016)

Kyrgios has undergone four knee surgeries and a wrist reconstruction since making the Wimbledon final in 2022, where he narrowly fell to Novak Djokovic.

Coming into this tournament, Kyrgios had only played one singles event in 2026, resulting in an opening round straight sets defeat to Aleksandar Kovacevic in Brisbane in January.

However, the Aussie showcased some throwback form, especially on serve, toppling Corentin Moutet 6-3 6-4 in a match that lasted less than an hour.

“I’m pleased with the way I played today, I’m pleased with the way I’m feeling in my body, I’ve been putting in a lot of work so I’m just really happy to be back," Kyrgios said post-match.

Kyrgios will now be aiming for a third Stuttgart quarter-final after two previous semi-final appearances.

Sho Shimabukuro Form Analysis

2026 Record: 2-4
ATP Stuttgart Record: 1-0
Current Ranking: No. 104
Career-High Ranking: No. 103 (May 2026)

Shimabukuro can be classified as a late bloomer, with the 28-year-old set to make his top 100 debut with a few more decent results.

The Japanese has only won seven tour-level matches in his career, but two have come in the opening six months of 2026 and he has a good chance to keep his run going in Stuttgart here.

After making the second round of Acapulco, Shimabukuro is back into this stage in Stuttgart after qualifying for the main draw. It was an impressive opening round win, with Shimabukuro brushing aside Quentin Halys 6-2 6-4.

Shimabukuro warmed up for this tournament by playing the Birmingham Challenger last week, where he made the quarter-finals.

Kyrgios vs Shimabukuro Live Stream

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Verdict

Nick Kyrgios v Sho Shimabukuro

Over 23.5 games and 1+ tiebreak is tipped as Kyrgios looks to back up his great performance from R1.

Over 0.5

Total Tiebreaks

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