Thomas Linley vs Kosuke Shibano
Updated
Kosuke Shibano beat Thomas Linley 1-6, 6-2, 6-0, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick. Kosuke Shibano leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Linley is 4-6 in their last 10, Shibano 5-5.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Kosuke Shibano a 66% favorite. At +403 the sportsbook implies 20% for Thomas Linley, 14 points below the model's 34%.
Model minus book: +14 pts
Model minus book: -24 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Thomas Linley at +403 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Thomas Linley | Kosuke Shibano | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 5851 | 6056 |
| Tour rank | ATP #3853 | ATP #2514 |
| Last 10 matches | 4-6 | 5-5 |
| Last 30 days | 4-3 | 2-0 |
| Current streak | 2 Losses | 1 Loss |
| Season record | 10-19 | 32-23 |
| UTR | 11.35 | 12.38 |
Head to head
Kosuke Shibano leads 1-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.10.2026 | Kosuke Shibano | 1-6, 6-2, 6-0 | Asia UTR Pro Tennis Series |
Recent form
Thomas Linley, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.10.2026 | Ryusei Hashimoto | L | 6-4, 7-6 |
| 14.10.2026 | Kosuke Shibano | L | 1-6, 6-2, 6-0 |
| 13.10.2026 | Keisuke Ota | W | 6-4, 7-6 |
| 12.10.2026 | Alexey Shtengelov | W | 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 |
| 03.10.2026 | Tin Chen | L | 6-3, 6-1 |
| 28.09.2026 | Reiya Komagata | L | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 27.09.2026 | Ruochen Gao | W | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 26.09.2026 | Xinqi Yu | W | 7-5, 6-3 |
| 19.09.2026 | Joao Dinis Silva | L | 6-3, 6-1 |
| 21.06.2026 | Jose Dominguez Alonso | L | 6-2, 7-6 |
Kosuke Shibano, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.10.2026 | Taiyo Yamanaka | L | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 28.10.2026 | Seiya Nakanishi | W | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 18.10.2026 | Yuga Tashiro | L | 7-6, 6-3 |
| 16.10.2026 | Sora Fukuda | L | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 16.10.2026 | Sora Fukuda | L | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 14.10.2026 | Thomas Linley | W | 1-6, 6-2, 6-0 |
| 13.10.2026 | Alexey Shtengelov | W | 6-1, 6-2 |
| 12.10.2026 | Keisuke Ota | W | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 13.07.2026 | Kanan Gasimov | L | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 12.07.2026 | Kenta Nakamura | W | 6-3, 6-4 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
| Opponent | Thomas Linley | Kosuke Shibano |
|---|---|---|
| Alexey Shtengelov | 1-0 W 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 |
1-0 W 6-1, 6-2 |
| Keisuke Ota | 1-0 W 6-4, 7-6 |
1-0 W 6-3, 6-2 |
Earlier previews of this matchup
- 2026-10-13: ATP UTR Pro Tennis Series (exh.) (), model gave Thomas Linley 34% at +403
Thomas Linley vs Kosuke Shibano: quick answers
Who won Thomas Linley vs Kosuke Shibano?
Kosuke Shibano beat Thomas Linley 1-6, 6-2, 6-0, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick.
What is the head-to-head record between Thomas Linley and Kosuke Shibano?
Kosuke Shibano leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 14, 2026, won by Kosuke Shibano 1-6, 6-2, 6-0 at Asia UTR Pro Tennis Series.
Who is in better form, Thomas Linley or Kosuke Shibano?
Thomas Linley is 4-6 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 2 Losses). Kosuke Shibano is 5-5 (current streak: 1 Loss).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Thomas Linley and Kosuke Shibano?
Thomas Linley is rated 5851 (ATP #3853) and Kosuke Shibano is rated 6056 (ATP #2514). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.
What are the odds for Thomas Linley vs Kosuke Shibano?
Thomas Linley is priced at +403 and Kosuke Shibano at -833, which implies a 20% and 89% chance to win. The model rates Thomas Linley 14 points higher than the odds do (34% vs 20%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.