Bet on Rafael Jodar vs Sho Shimabukuro on Tennis

Sho Shimabukuro is favored to win against Rafael Jodar due to his higher recent form in ATP Challenger events and stronger serve stats, with moneyline odds around 1.65 compared to Jodar's 2.20. Jodar, as a qualifier from Spain, has shown resilience but struggles against top Japanese players on hard courts like Canberra. Bet on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts on January 8, 2026, at 3:00 UTC (4:00 AM local Canberra time, which is UTC+11). This timing aligns with the early morning session at the Workday Canberra International Challenger.

The venue is Court 5 in Canberra city, Australia, part of the Canberra International tennis complex known for its outdoor hard courts and capacity for large crowds during Challenger events.

Prediction favors Sho Shimabukuro to win in straight sets with odds of 1.65, as his recent wins include strong performances in qualifiers and a better record on Australian hard courts this season. Jodar may push in the first set but Shimabukuro's baseline game should prevail on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

In head-to-head, Sho Shimabukuro leads Rafael Jodar 2-0 from prior Challenger meetings, both on hard courts with Shimabukuro winning in straight sets. Average match duration is 1 hour 45 minutes, with Shimabukuro holding a 78% first-serve win rate in those encounters.