Colton Smith vs Sho Shimabukuro predictions, Mar 02, 2026

Mar 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

ATP Indian Wells, on Monday,

Smith

Sho Shimabukuro

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As the ATP Indian Wells approaches, Colton Smith is set to face Sho Shimabukuro in a highly anticipated clash on March 2, 2026. This match marks a critical home fixture for Smith, who comes in with impressive momentum, having secured victories in 4 of his last 5 matches. His recent form showcases a well-rounded game characterized by powerful serves and tactical baseline play, making him a formidable opponent on home soil.

Conversely, Sho Shimabukuro has faced some challenges, with only 2 wins in his recent five matches. Although he possesses an aggressive playing style and has proven capable of delivering strong performances under pressure, consistency has been a concern. With odds favoring Shimabukuro at 1.72 while Smith sits at 2.04, bookmakers anticipate a closely contested encounter.

Statistical models assign a 41.4% probability of a home victory for Smith, while Shimabukuro stands at 58.6% for an away win, highlighting the competitive nature of the matchup. Both players will aim to exploit their strengths, and while Smith’s recent form offers a glimmer of hope, anything can happen in high-stakes tennis. As the match unfolds, spectators can expect a thrilling battle on the court.

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Smith
45.7%		 Shimabukuro
54.3%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Best for US Customers 2.04 1.72

Latest Results

14.02.26 Yibing Wu – Colton Smith – 2:0
08.02.26 Borna Gojo – Colton Smith – 0:2
07.02.26 Keegan Smith – Colton Smith – 0:2
06.02.26 Stefan Dostanic – Colton Smith – 0:2
05.02.26 Ben Jones Tennis – Colton Smith – 0:2		 25.02.26 Yibing Wu – Sho Shimabukuro – 2:0
24.02.26 Adrian Mannarino – Sho Shimabukuro – 0:2
22.02.26 Zachary Svajda – Sho Shimabukuro – Svajda Z. retired
21.02.26 Rafael De Alba – Sho Shimabukuro – 0:2
16.02.26 Sho Shimabukuro – Marcos Giron – 0:2

Facts

  • Smith is ranked ATP: 138. Shimabukuro is ranked ATP: 130.
  • Smith is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • In recent matches, Shimabukuro has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Smith may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both players in this match.
  • The players have not played against each other recently.

    • Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Zverev A. (1) Bye
    2 Kecmanovic M. Griekspoor T. 1 : 2
    3 Marozsan F. Martinez P. 2 : 0
    4 Bye Mpetshi Perricard G. (29)
    5 Machac T. (19) Bye
    6 Bublik A. Watanuki Y. (Q) 1 : 2
    7 Bautista-Agut R. Dzumhur D. (Q) 1 : 2
    8 Bye Tiafoe F. (16)
    9 Rune H. (12) Bye
    10 Moutet C. Thompson J. 2 : 1
    11 Munar J. Nishikori K. 1 : 2
    12 Bye Humbert U. (18)
    13 Berrettini M. (28) Bye
    14 Carballes Baena R. O’Connell C. 1 : 2
    15 Seyboth Wild T. Muller A. 2 : 1
    16 Bye Tsitsipas S. (8)
    17 Ruud C. (4) Bye
    18 Giron M. Basilashvili N. (Q) 2 : 0
    19 Bergs Z. Quinn E. (Q) 2 : 0
    20 Bye Popyrin A. (26)
    21 Fils A. (20) Bye
    22 Zhang Z. Diallo G. (LL) 1 : 2
    23 Safiullin R. Opelka R. (WC) 2 : 0
    24 Bye Musetti L. (15)
    25 Paul T. (10) Bye
    26 Boyer T. (WC) Vukic A. 2 : 1
    27 Norrie C. Nardi L. 2 : 0
    28 Bye Lehecka J. (23)
    29 Michelsen A. (31) Bye
    30 Smith C. (Q) Cobolli F. 2 : 1
    31 Bu Y. Basavareddy N. (WC) 2 : 0
    32 Bye Medvedev D. (5)
    33 Rublev A. (7) Bye
    34 Arnaldi M. Kovacevic A. 2 : 1
    35 Shevchenko A. Hijikata R. 0 : 2
    36 Bye Nakashima B. (32)
    37 Khachanov K. (22) Bye
    38 Etcheverry T. M. Mensik J. 0 : 2
    39 Navone M. Tien L. 2 : 0
    40 Bye Shelton B. (11)
    41 Draper J. (13) Bye
    42 Fearnley J. Fonseca J. (WC) 1 : 2
    43 Bonzi B. Brooksby J. (PR) 1 : 2
    44 Bye Auger-Aliassime F. (17)
    45 Tabilo A. (30) Bye
    46 Tu L. (Q) Lajovic D. 0 : 2
    47 Gigante M. (Q) Baez S. 2 : 1
    48 Bye Fritz T. (3)
    49 Djokovic N. (6) Bye
    50 Van De Zandschulp B. (LL) Kyrgios N. (RET.) (PR) 1 : 0
    51 McDonald M. (WC) Davidovich Fokina A. 2 : 1
    52 Bye Cerundolo F. (25)
    53 Hurkacz H. (21) Bye
    54 Darderi L. Gaston H. (Q) 0 : 2
    55 Goffin D. Sonego L. 2 : 0
    56 Bye De Minaur A. (9)
    57 Dimitrov G. (14) Bye
    58 Rinderknech A. Borges N. 1 : 2
    59 Struff J-L. Monfils G. 0 : 2
    60 Bye Korda S. (24)
    61 Shapovalov D. (27) Bye
    62 Zeppieri G. (Q) Walton A. (Q) 0 : 2
    63 Halys Q. Carreno-Busta P. (Q) 2 : 0
    64 Bye Alcaraz C. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Zverev A. (1) Griekspoor T. 1 : 2
    2 Marozsan F. (RET.) Mpetshi Perricard G. (29) 0 : 1
    3 Machac T. (RET.) (19) Watanuki Y. 1 : 0
    4 Dzumhur D. Tiafoe F. (16) 0 : 2
    5 Rune H. (12) Moutet C. 2 : 0
    6 Nishikori K. Humbert U. (18) 0 : 2
    7 Berrettini M. (28) O’Connell C. 2 : 0
    8 Seyboth Wild T. Tsitsipas S. (8) 0 : 2
    9 Ruud C. (4) Giron M. 1 : 2
    10 Bergs Z. Popyrin A. (26) 0 : 2
    11 Fils A. (20) Diallo G. 2 : 0
    12 Safiullin R. Musetti L. (15) 1 : 2
    13 Paul T. (10) Boyer T. 2 : 0
    14 Norrie C. Lehecka J. (23) 2 : 1
    15 Michelsen A. (31) Smith C. 2 : 0
    16 Bu Y. Medvedev D. (5) 0 : 2
    17 Rublev A. (7) Arnaldi M. 0 : 2
    18 Hijikata R. Nakashima B. (32) 0 : 2
    19 Khachanov K. (22) Mensik J. 2 : 1
    20 Navone M. Shelton B. (11) 0 : 2
    21 Draper J. (13) Fonseca J. 2 : 0
    22 Brooksby J. Auger-Aliassime F. (17) 2 : 0
    23 Tabilo A. (30) Lajovic D. 2 : 0
    24 Gigante M. Fritz T. (3) 0 : 2
    25 Djokovic N. (6) Van De Zandschulp B. 1 : 2
    26 McDonald M. Cerundolo F. (25) 1 : 2
    27 Hurkacz H. (21) Gaston H. 2 : 0
    28 Goffin D. De Minaur A. (9) 0 : 2
    29 Dimitrov G. (14) Borges N. 2 : 0
    30 Monfils G. Korda S. (24) 2 : 0
    31 Shapovalov D. (27) Walton A. 2 : 0
    32 Halys Q. Alcaraz C. (2) 0 : 2

    1/16-finals

    1 Griekspoor T. Mpetshi Perricard G. (29) 2 : 0
    2 Watanuki Y. Tiafoe F. (16) 2 : 0
    3 Rune H. (12) Humbert U. (18) 2 : 1
    4 Berrettini M. (28) Tsitsipas S. (8) 0 : 2
    5 Giron M. Popyrin A. (26) 2 : 1
    6 Fils A. (20) Musetti L. (15) 2 : 1
    7 Paul T. (10) Norrie C. 2 : 0
    8 Michelsen A. (RET.) (31) Medvedev D. (5) 0 : 0
    9 Arnaldi M. Nakashima B. (32) 0 : 2
    10 Khachanov K. (22) Shelton B. (11) 0 : 2
    11 Draper J. (13) Brooksby J. 2 : 0
    12 Tabilo A. (30) Fritz T. (3) 1 : 2
    13 Van De Zandschulp B. Cerundolo F. (25) 0 : 2
    14 Hurkacz H. (21) De Minaur A. (9) 0 : 2
    15 Dimitrov G. (14) Monfils G. 2 : 1
    16 Shapovalov D. (27) Alcaraz C. (2) 0 : 2

    1/8-finals

    1 Griekspoor T. Watanuki Y. 2 : 0
    2 Rune H. (12) Tsitsipas S. (8) 2 : 0
    3 Giron M. Fils A. (20) 1 : 2
    4 Paul T. (10) Medvedev D. (5) 0 : 2
    5 Nakashima B. (32) Shelton B. (11) 0 : 2
    6 Draper J. (13) Fritz T. (3) 2 : 0
    7 Cerundolo F. (25) De Minaur A. (9) 2 : 0
    8 Dimitrov G. (14) Alcaraz C. (2) 0 : 2

    Quarter-finals

    1 Griekspoor T. Rune H. (12) 1 : 2
    2 Fils A. (20) Medvedev D. (5) 1 : 2
    3 Shelton B. (11) Draper J. (13) 0 : 2
    4 Cerundolo F. (25) Alcaraz C. (2) 0 : 2

    Semi-finals

    1 Rune H. (12) Medvedev D. (5) 2 : 0
    2 Draper J. (13) Alcaraz C. (2) 2 : 1

    Final

    1 Rune H. (12) Draper J. (13) 0 : 2

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