Johan Nikles – ATP #431 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Johan Nikles - ATP #431 Tennis Player
Johan Nikles
SUI Age: 29 (23-03-1997)
Hand: Right
Highest ranked: 256
ATP
#431
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
43 - 22
66.2% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Johan Nikles manufactures as many as 0.83 break chances per game. Currently ranked 556 in the ATP. Additionally, he dominates clutch moments winning 46.1% of pressure points on return. On return, he breaks down first serves at 39.2% clip. Areas for improvement include that he wins only 53.5% of pressure points when serving and wins just 62.9% points on first serve.

Johan Nikles - Career History

Johan Nikles is a professional tennis player who competes for Switzerland on the ATP Tour, currently holding a world ranking of No. 553. He plays right-handed. His career-best ranking stands at No. 256. He turned professional in 2013.

Johan Nikles competed at Futures/ITF level in 2025. He captured one title at M15 Heraklion. He also reached the final at M15 Zahra . Additional semifinals at M15 Zahra, M25 Muttenz, M25 Lausanne, and M15 Szentendre. Record: 37-22. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 11-8, hard 20-10. He won 55% on second serve return, won 47% return pressure points, and won 64% on first serve.

Nikles developed through Futures tournaments in 2024. He reached three semifinals at M25 Hammamet, M15 Heraklion, and M25 Montauban. Season record: 26-24. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 19-19, hard 7-5. He won 51% on second serve return, won 58% on first serve, and averaged 0.23 double faults per game.

2022 proved challenging for Johan Nikles. He reached two quarterfinals at Las Palmas Challenger and Bengaluru 2 Challenger. Season record: 19-19. Challenger/ITF clay record: 16-15. He converted 45% of break opportunities, won 39% on first serve return, and averaged 0.28 double faults per game.

Nikles developed through Futures tournaments in 2021. He captured one title at M15 Majadahonda (Madrid). He also reached the final at M15 Genova. Additional semifinals at M15 Cairo, M25 The Hague, and Lima 1 Challenger. Record: 43-26. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 40-18, hard 3-7. He won 61% on first serve, saved 57% of break points, and converted 48% of break opportunities.

The Swiss player gained ranking points at Futures level in 2020. He captured one title at M15 Cairo. Season record: 12-8. Record on clay in lower tier: 12-8.

Johan Nikles competed at Futures/ITF level in 2019. He captured one title at M15 Sabadell. He also reached finals at M15 Reus, M15 Nules, M15 Madrid, and M25 RibaRoja de Turia. Additional semifinals at M15 Palmanova and M15 Vale Do Lobo. Record: 39-21. Challenger/ITF clay record: 36-18.

Nikles rediscovered his best tennis in 2018. He reached three finals at Italy F13, Tunisia F25, and Switzerland F3. Additional semifinals at Egypt F26 and Egypt F27. Season record: 27-19. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 19-13, hard 8-6.

The Swiss player faced difficulties in 2017. He reached the semifinal at Egypt F10. Record: 12-23. By Challenger/ITF surface: clay 3-10, hard 9-9.

Johan Nikles competed at Futures/ITF level in 2016. He captured one title at Switzerland F5. Season record: 16-18. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 13-8, hard 3-7.

A tough 2015 season for Johan Nikles. He reached the quarterfinal at Switzerland F3. Record: 6-9.

Johan Nikles gained ranking points at Futures level in 2014. He reached the semifinal at Switzerland F4. Season record: 3-3.

Johan Nikles Match History - All Surfaces

entries
Showing 1 to 25 of 34 matches
Date Tournament Rival Round Score Self
Odd
Rival's
Odd
Rival's
Rank
1st Srv
Acc %
1st Srv
Pts %
2nd Srv
Pts %
Aces DFs BPs
Saved
Srv
Games
Won
Ret 1st
Pts %
Ret 2nd
Pts %
BPs
Conv
Ret
Games
Won

Pressure Points Performance

0%
Pressure Points % won on serve
0%
Pressure Points % won on return
0.00
Pressure Points average count in service game
0.00
Pressure Points average count in return game

Service games won % from the score

Return games won % from the score

Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

matches
Showing 1 to 10 of 34 matches
Date Tournament Rival Round Score Type Pressure
Points
Games won from the score:
0-30 0-40 15-30 15-40 30-30 30-40 Deuce 40-A

Common Questions About Johan Nikles

What is Johan Nikles's record by surface?

Over his career at ATP level, Johan Nikles holds a record of 1-3 (25.0%) on clay. At Challenger/ITF level: 197-135 (59.3%) on clay and 60-58 (50.8%) on hard. In the last 52 weeks: 28-14 (66.7%) on clay and 15-8 (65.2%) on hard at Challenger/ITF level.

How many titles has Johan Nikles won?

Johan Nikles has won five titles at Challenger/ITF level (four on clay and one on hard).

What is Johan Nikles's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, he holds a 6-4 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Johan Nikles has posted a 43-22 record (66.2% win rate).

How many aces does Johan Nikles serve per match?

Johan Nikles serves an average of 1.4 aces per match in the last 52 weeks, consistent with his career average of 1.0.

How does Johan Nikles perform against top-ranked opponents?

Johan Nikles has not faced any top-ranked opponents in the last 52 weeks.

Similar Players