Branko Djuric vs Johan Nikles

ATP Santa Margherita Di Pula IX (Italy), Clay. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 01:30.

Updated

Branko Djuric beat Johan Nikles 6-2, 4-6, 6-0, an upset by the model's numbers, which favored Johan Nikles at 63%. Branko Djuric leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Djuric is 6-4 in their last 10, Nikles 6-4.

Result: Branko Djuric beat Johan Nikles 6-2, 4-6, 6-0. An upset by the model's numbers: it favored Johan Nikles.

Pre-match prediction

The model makes Johan Nikles a 63% favorite. At +120 the sportsbook implies 45% for Johan Nikles, 18 points below the model's 63%.

Model
37%
Book
64%

Model minus book: -27 pts

Model
63%
Book
45%

Model minus book: +18 pts

Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Johan Nikles at +120 · Model track record

Player comparison

Branko DjuricJohan Nikles
Tennis Gauge rating64216533
Tour rankATP #721ATP #460
Last 10 matches6-46-4
Last 30 days4-13-2
Current streak1 Loss1 Loss
Season record45-2146-26
UTR13.8913.87
Elo (52 weeks)–1360
Best surface–Clay
Worst surface–Hard

Head to head

Branko Djuric leads 1-0.

DateWinnerScoreTournament
14.10.2026Branko Djuric6-2, 4-6, 6-0Italy Santa Margherita Di Pula IX

Recent form

Branko Djuric, last 10

DateOpponentScore
21.10.2026Andrea De Marchi L6-4, 6-2
20.10.2026Michele Mecarelli W6-1, 6-2
16.10.2026Giorgio Tabacco L6-3, 6-4
16.10.2026Giorgio Tabacco L6-3, 6-4
15.10.2026Tommaso Compagnucci W7-6, 6-4
14.10.2026Johan Nikles W6-2, 4-6, 6-0
13.10.2026Linus Lagerbohm W2-6, 6-2, 6-2
26.09.2026Robert Strombachs L6-4, 6-2
25.09.2026Chirag Duhan W6-3, 6-3
24.09.2026Aristarkh Safonov W6-0, 6-2

Johan Nikles, last 10

DateOpponentScore
14.10.2026Branko Djuric L6-2, 4-6, 6-0
13.10.2026Kirill Kivattsev W6-4, 6-4
07.10.2026Miguel Damas L6-4, 6-3
05.10.2026Vladyslav Orlov W6-0, 6-3
04.10.2026Martim Bernardo W6-1, 6-2
15.09.2026Laslo Djere L6-7, 6-3, 6-0
14.09.2026Matyas Cerny W6-3, 6-2
13.09.2026Saba Purtseladze W6-2, 6-4
05.09.2026Matej Dodig L6-3, 6-0
04.09.2026Andrej Nedic W4-6, 6-2, 6-1

Common opponents, last 12 months

OpponentBranko DjuricJohan Nikles
Matthieu Chambonniere 0-1
L 6-2, 6-4
1-0
W 6-4, 6-3

Earlier previews of this matchup

  • 2026-10-13: ATP Santa Margherita Di Pula IX (Italy), model gave Branko Djuric 37% at -175

Branko Djuric vs Johan Nikles: quick answers

Who won Branko Djuric vs Johan Nikles?

Branko Djuric beat Johan Nikles 6-2, 4-6, 6-0, an upset by the model's numbers, which favored Johan Nikles at 63%.

What is the head-to-head record between Branko Djuric and Johan Nikles?

Branko Djuric leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 14, 2026, won by Branko Djuric 6-2, 4-6, 6-0 at Italy Santa Margherita Di Pula IX.

Who is in better form, Branko Djuric or Johan Nikles?

Branko Djuric is 6-4 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 1 Loss). Johan Nikles is 6-4 (current streak: 1 Loss).

How does Tennis Gauge rate Branko Djuric and Johan Nikles?

Branko Djuric is rated 6421 (ATP #721) and Johan Nikles is rated 6533 (ATP #460). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.

What are the odds for Branko Djuric vs Johan Nikles?

Branko Djuric is priced at -175 and Johan Nikles at +120, which implies a 64% and 45% chance to win. The model rates Johan Nikles 18 points higher than the odds do (63% vs 45%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.