
Johan Nikles defeated Carlos Sanchez Jover 6-1 5-7 6-3 in the M15 Cairo 5 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Sanchez Jover came in ranked #379, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Johan Nikles claimed a first win over Carlos Sanchez Jover in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | M25 Santa margherita di Pula 5 | R32 | clay | Carlos Sanchez Jover | 4-6 7-5 6-1 |
| 2021-01-16 | M15 Cairo 2 | SF | clay | Carlos Sanchez Jover | 6-4 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (101 vs 166). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Sanchez Jover C.: 13 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About