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Hugo Nys (French pronunciation: [yɡo nis]; born 16 February 1991) is a Monégasque professional tennis player who previously represented France until 2019. A doubles specialist, he reached his highest ATP doubles ranking of No. 12 on 12 June 2023 and singles ranking of No. 327 on 29 July 2019. He became the first ever Monegasque player to reach the semifinal and final of a Major at the 2023 Australian Open.
Key Information
His grandfather was Francis Nys, a French tennis player.[1]
Career
[edit]2019: Maiden ATP title
[edit]At the 2019 Los Cabos Open, Nys won his maiden doubles title with partner Romain Arneodo.[2][3]
2021: French Open quarterfinal, two doubles titles, top 50
[edit]Nys won his second doubles title at the Estoril Open, with partner Tim Pütz.[4]
Later in May, Nys won his next doubles title at the Lyon Open, again with Pütz.[5] As a result, he reached a career-high of No. 53 in doubles on 24 May 2021.
The Nys/Pütz duo reached the quarterfinals of the 2021 French Open, where they were defeated by eventual runner-ups Kazakh duo Bublik/Golubev.
2022: US Open quarterfinal, fourth ATP title
[edit]At the US Open, he reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the second time in his career with partner Jan Zieliński, defeating 10th seeded pair Jamie Murray/Bruno Soares and Ariel Behar/Gonzalo Escobar. The pair won their first title at the 2022 Moselle Open.[6]
2023: Historic Major final and Masters title, top 15 debut
[edit]With Zieliński, Nys reached his first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open, defeating second seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury on the way.[7] He became the first Monegasque player to reach a Grand Slam final.[8] They were defeated by wildcard Australian pair of Jason Kubler and Rinky Hijikata in the championship match.[9] He reached the top 20 on 13 February 2023.
Following their maiden Masters 1000 title in Rome, Nys reached a new career high ranking of No. 14 on 22 May 2023. He became the first Monégasque player to win an ATP Masters 1000 title.[10]
At the 2023 Moselle Open in Metz the Monégasque/Polish pair defended their crown but came short of qualifying for the year-end 2023 ATP Finals, finishing ninth in the ATP race.[11]
2024: First ATP 500 title
[edit]At the 2024 Australian Open he reached the quarterfinals with Zielenski but they lost to the unseeded pair Dominik Koepfer and Yannick Hanfmann and could not defend their runner-up points from the previous year.
At the 2024 Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco he won his first ATP 500 title with Zielenski defeating top pair of Santiago Gonzalez and Neal Skupski.[12]
2025: New partnership, Marrakech final
[edit]Nys and new partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin reached the final at the 2025 Grand Prix Hassan II. At the next tournament, the 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters they defeated Jamie Murray and Rajeev Ram to advance to the round of 16.[13] They lost to fourth seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in a close match tiebreak.[14]
Doubles performance timeline
[edit]| W | F | SF | QF | #R | RR | Q# | P# | DNQ | A | Z# | PO | G | S | B | NMS | NTI | P | NH |
Men's doubles
[edit]Country Tournament |
Total | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | SR | W–L | |
| Grand Slam tournaments | ||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | A | A | A | A | 2R | 1R | 3R | 1R | 1R | F | QF | QF | 0 / 8 | 14–8 |
| French Open | 1R | A | A | 1R | 2R | A | 2R | QF | 3R | 2R | 3R | 0 / 8 | 10–8 | |
| Wimbledon | A | A | A | 3R | 1R | 2R | NH | 1R | 2R | 3R | 1R | 0 / 7 | 6–7 | |
| US Open | A | A | A | A | 1R | 1R | A | 2R | QF | QF | 2R | 0 / 6 | 8–6 | |
| Win–loss | 0–1 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 2–2 | 2–4 | 1–3 | 3–2 | 4–4 | 6–4 | 11–4 | 6–4 | 3-1 | 0 / 28 | 38–29 |
| ATP Masters Series | ||||||||||||||
| Indian Wells Masters | A | A | A | A | A | A | NH | A | A | 1R | 1R | 2R | 0 / 3 | 1–3 |
| Miami Open | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | 1R | 2R | 2R | 0 / 3 | 2–3 | |
| Monte-Carlo Masters | A | A | A | SF | 2R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 0 / 8 | 5–8 | |
| Madrid Open | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | 2R | QF | 1R | 0 / 3 | 3–3 | |
| Italian Open | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | W | 2R | 1 / 2 | 6–1 | |
| Canadian Open | A | A | A | A | A | A | NH | A | A | 1R | SF | 0 / 2 | 3–2 | |
| Cincinnati Open | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | 1R | 2R | 0 / 2 | 1–2 | |
| Shanghai Open | A | A | A | A | A | A | NH | 1R | 1R | 0 / 2 | 0–2 | |||
| Paris Masters | A | A | A | A | A | A | 1R | A | 1R | 1R | 2R | 0 / 4 | 1–4 | |
| Win–loss | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 3–1 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–2 | 6–8 | 8–8 | 2–4 | 1 / 29 | 22–28 |
| Career Statistics | ||||||||||||||
| Titles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | |
| Finals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | |
| Year-end ranking | 329 | 360 | 234 | 91 | 80 | 66 | 66 | 44 | 41 | 15 | 24 | $2,097,438 | ||
1 Hugo Nys represented France till 2019 Verrazzano Open, from 2019 Monte-Carlo Masters onwards he has represented Monaco.
Mixed doubles
[edit]| Tournament | 2018 | ... | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | SR | W–L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | A | 1R | 1R | 2R | 0 / 3 | 1–3 | |
| French Open | A | 1R | 1R | 0 / 2 | 0–2 | ||
| Wimbledon | 1R | A | 1R | 0 / 2 | 0–2 | ||
| US Open | A | A | QF | 0 / 1 | 2–1 |
Grand Slam tournament finals
[edit]Men's Doubles: 1 (1 runner-up)
[edit]| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 2023 | Australian Open | Hard | 4–6, 6–7(4–7) |
ATP Tour finals
[edit]Doubles: 18 (8 titles, 10 runner-ups)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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| Loss | 0–1 | Feb 2018 | Open Sud de France, France | 250 Series | Hard (i) | 6–7(2–7), 4–6 | ||
| Win | 1–1 | Aug 2019 | Los Cabos Open, Mexico | 250 Series | Hard | 7–5, 5–7, [16–14] | ||
| Win | 2–1 | May 2021 | Estoril Open, Portugal | 250 Series | Clay | 7–5, 3–6, [10–3] | ||
| Win | 3–1 | May 2021 | Lyon Open, France | 250 Series | Clay | 6–4, 5–7, [10–8] | ||
| Loss | 3–2 | Sep 2021 | Moselle Open, France | 250 Series | Hard (i) | 5–7, 3–6 | ||
| Loss | 3–3 | Oct 2021 | St. Petersburg Open, Russia | 250 Series | Hard (i) | 3–6, 4–6 | ||
| Loss | 3–4 | Aug 2022 | Winston-Salem Open, United States | 250 Series | Hard | 4–6, 2–6 | ||
| Win | 4–4 | Sep 2022 | Moselle Open, France | 250 Series | Hard (i) | 7–6(7–5), 6–4 | ||
| Loss | 4–5 | Jan 2023 | Australian Open, Australia | Grand Slam | Hard | 4–6, 6–7(4–7) | ||
| Win | 5–5 | May 2023 | Rome Masters, Italy | Masters 1000 | Clay | 7–5, 6–1 | ||
| Loss | 5–6 | Oct 2023 | Swiss Indoors, Switzerland | 500 Series | Hard (i) | 7–6(10–8), 6–7(3–7), [1–10] | ||
| Win | 6–6 | Nov 2023 | Moselle Open, France (2) | 250 Series | Hard (i) | 6–4, 6–4 | ||
| Win | 7–6 | Mar 2024 | Mexican Open, Mexico | 500 Series | Hard | 6–3, 6–2 | ||
| Loss | 7–7 | Apr 2024 | Barcelona Open, Spain | 500 Series | Clay | 6–4, 4–6, [9–11] | ||
| Loss | 7–8 | Apr 2025 | Grand Prix Hassan II, Morocco | 250 Series | Clay | 3–6, 4–6 | ||
| Loss | 7–9 | Jul 2025 | Washington Open, United States | 500 Series | Hard | 3–6, 4–6 | ||
| Win | 8–9 | Sep 2025 | Japan Open, Japan | 500 Series | Hard | 7–5, 7–5 | ||
| Loss | 8–10 | Oct 2025 | European Open, Belgium | 250 Series | Hard (i) | 6–7(10–12), 6–7(5–7) |
ATP Challenger and ITF Tour finals
[edit]Singles: 12 (6–6)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Win | 1–0 | Sep 2012 | Sweden F4, Uppsala | Futures | Hard (i) | 6–0, 5–7, 6–3 | |
| Loss | 1–1 | May 2013 | Turkey F20, Antalya | Futures | Hard | 6–3, 5–7, 4–6 | |
| Loss | 1–2 | Sep 2013 | France F14, Bagnères-de-Bigorre | Futures | Hard | 6–1, 4–6, 4–6 | |
| Win | 2–2 | Apr 2014 | Turkey F12, Antalya | Futures | Hard | 6–0, 6–2 | |
| Win | 3–2 | Jul 2014 | Turkey F23, Istanbul | Futures | Hard | 6–4, 6–3 | |
| Win | 4–2 | Jul 2014 | Turkey F24, Istanbul | Futures | Hard | 7–6(7–5), 3–6, 7–6(7–4) | |
| Loss | 4–3 | Jan 2015 | Turkey F1, Antalya | Futures | Hard | 7–6(11–9), 4–6, 3–6 | |
| Loss | 4–4 | Apr 2015 | Turkey F16, Antalya | Futures | Hard | 7–6(7–4), 0–6, 1–6 | |
| Win | 5–4 | Jun 2015 | Egypt F21, Sharm El Sheikh | Futures | Hard | 6–3, 6–1 | |
| Loss | 5–5 | Jan 2016 | France F2, Bressuire | Futures | Hard (i) | 7–6(7–4), 1–6, 4–6 | |
| Win | 6–5 | Jan 2016 | France F3, Veigy-Foncenex | Futures | Carpet (i) | 6–4, 6–3 | |
| Loss | 6–6 | Sep 2016 | France F17, Bagnères-de-Bigorre | Futures | Hard | 6–4, 6–7(9–11), 0–6 |
Doubles: 70 (38–32)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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| Loss | 0–1 | Oct 2009 | France F18, Saint-Dizier | Futures | Hard (i) | 3–6, 1–6 | ||
| Loss | 0–2 | Jun 2012 | Spain F17, Melilla | Futures | Hard | 7–6(8–6), 1–6, [7–10] | ||
| Loss | 0–3 | Jul 2012 | France F12, Montauban | Futures | Clay | 7–6(7–3), 4–6, [9–11] | ||
| Win | 1–3 | Aug 2012 | Belgium F7, Eupen | Futures | Clay | 6–4, 6–3 | ||
| Loss | 1–4 | Sep 2012 | France F18, Sarreguemines | Futures | Carpet (i) | 6–2, 1–6, [8–10] | ||
| Win | 2–4 | Oct 2012 | France F21, La Roche-sur-Yon | Futures | Hard (i) | 7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–3) | ||
| Win | 3–4 | Mar 2013 | France F6, Saint-Raphaël | Futures | Hard (i) | 6–7(6–8), 6–4, [10–5] | ||
| Win | 4–4 | May 2013 | Turkey F20, Antalya | Futures | Hard | 6–2, 6–0 | ||
| Loss | 4–5 | Jun 2013 | Serbia F2, Belgrade | Futures | Clay | 4–6, 1–6 | ||
| Win | 5–5 | Jun 2013 | France F10, Toulon | Futures | Clay | 7–5, 6–4 | ||
| Win | 6–5 | Sep 2013 | France F14, Bagnères-de-Bigorre | Futures | Hard | 6–3, 4–6, [10–2] | ||
| Win | 7–5 | Sep 2013 | Sweden F4, Gothenburg | Futures | Hard (i) | 6–3, 7–6(7–5) | ||
| Win | 8–5 | Oct 2013 | France F19, Saint-Dizier | Futures | Hard (i) | 7–6(7–4), 6–4 | ||
| Win | 9–5 | Oct 2013 | Mouilleron-le-Captif, France | Challenger | Hard (i) | 3–6, 6–3, [10–8] | ||
| Loss | 9–6 | Feb 2014 | Italy F2, Rovereto | Futures | Carpet (i) | 4–6, 4–6 | ||
| Loss | 9–7 | Mar 2014 | France F7, Saint-Raphaël | Futures | Hard (i) | 2–6, 6–7(2–7) | ||
| Loss | 9–8 | Jun 2014 | Croatia F13, Bol | Futures | Clay | 3–6, 4–6 | ||
| Win | 10–8 | Jul 2014 | Turkey F23, Istanbul | Futures | Hard | 7–6(7–3), 3–6, [10–3] | ||
| Win | 11–8 | Jul 2014 | Belgium F7, Middelkerke | Futures | Hard | 6–3, 6–1 | ||
| Loss | 11–9 | Aug 2014 | Belarus F1, Minsk | Futures | Hard | 6–7(0–7), 6–7(5–7) | ||
| Loss | 11–10 | Aug 2014 | Belarus F2, Minsk | Futures | Hard | 3–6, 5–7 | ||
| Loss | 11–11 | Sep 2014 | France F20, Sarreguemines | Futures | Carpet (i) | 6–7(5–7), 6–7(3–7) | ||
| Win | 12–11 | Oct 2014 | France F21, Nevers | Futures | Hard (i) | 6–4, 6–4 | ||
| Loss | 12–12 | Mar 2015 | France F5, Balma | Futures | Hard (i) | 3–6, 6–7(4–7) | ||
| Loss | 12–13 | Mar 2015 | Tunisia F10, El Kantaoui | Futures | Hard | 2–6, 6–7(3–7) | ||
| Win | 13–13 | Mar 2015 | Tunisia F11, El Kantaoui | Futures | Hard | 7–5, 2–6, [10–4] | ||
| Win | 14–13 | Apr 2015 | Turkey F16, Antalya | Futures | Hard | 7–6(8–6), 6–1 | ||
| Loss | 14–14 | May 2015 | Turkey F17, Antalya | Futures | Hard | 6–4, 3–6, [7–10] | ||
| Loss | 14–15 | Jun 2015 | Egypt F21, Sharm El Sheikh | Futures | Hard | 6–7(4–7), 7–5, [5–10] | ||
| Win | 15–15 | Jun 2015 | France F10, Mont-de-Marsan | Futures | Hard (i) | 6–1, 7–5 | ||
| Win | 16–15 | Jul 2015 | Turkey F26, Istanbul | Futures | Hard | 2–6, 7–5, [10–6] | ||
| Win | 17–15 | Aug 2015 | France F16, Ajaccio | Futures | Hard | 2–6, 6–4, [10–5] | ||
| Win | 18–15 | Aug 2015 | Switzerland F4, Sion | Futures | Clay | 6–2, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 19–15 | May 2016 | Turkey F18, Antalya | Futures | Hard | 6–2, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 20–15 | May 2016 | Turkey F19, Antalya | Futures | Hard | 4–6, 6–2, [10–3] | ||
| Win | 21–15 | Jun 2016 | Zimbabwe F1, Harare | Futures | Hard | 6–3, 6–3 | ||
| Win | 22–15 | Jul 2016 | Zimbabwe F2, Harare | Futures | Hard | 6–4, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 23–15 | Jul 2016 | Zimbabwe F3, Harare | Futures | Hard | 6–7(5–7), 6–4, [10–5] | ||
| Win | 24–15 | Jul 2016 | France F16, Ajaccio | Futures | Hard | 7–5, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 25–15 | Aug 2016 | Spain F24, Béjar | Futures | Hard | 6–4, 7–6(7–3) | ||
| Loss | 25–16 | Aug 2016 | Switzerland F3, Collonge-Bellerive | Futures | Clay | 3–6, 5–7 | ||
| Loss | 25–17 | Sep 2016 | France F18, Mulhouse | Futures | Hard (i) | 4–6, 3–6 | ||
| Win | 26–17 | Oct 2016 | France F22, Saint-Dizier | Futures | Hard (i) | 6–2, 6–3 | ||
| Loss | 26–18 | Oct 2016 | Pune, India | Challenger | Hard | 6–3, 3–6, [9–11] | ||
| Loss | 26–19 | Jan 2017 | France F1, Bagnoles-de-l'Orne | Futures | Clay (i) | 6–3, 5–7, [8–10] | ||
| Win | 27–19 | Jan 2017 | France F2, Bressuire | Futures | Hard (i) | 6–4, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 28–19 | Mar 2017 | Canada F1, Gatineau | Futures | Hard (i) | 7–6(7–4), 6–3 | ||
| Loss | 28–20 | Mar 2017 | Canada F2, Sherbrooke | Futures | Hard (i) | 0–6, 4–6 | ||
| Loss | 28–21 | May 2017 | France F10, Grasse | Futures | Clay | 2–6, 6–1, [7–10] | ||
| Win | 29–21 | Aug 2017 | Manerbio, Italy | Challenger | Clay | 4–6, 7–6(7–3), [10–5] | ||
| Loss | 29–22 | Sep 2017 | Istanbul, Turkey | Challenger | Hard | 3–6, 7–5, [4–10] | ||
| Win | 30–22 | Jan 2018 | Nouméa, New Caledonia | Challenger | Hard | 6–2, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 31–22 | Mar 2018 | Lille, France | Challenger | Hard | 7–6(7–3), 1–6, [10–7] | ||
| Loss | 31–23 | Sep 2018 | Cary, USA | Challenger | Hard | 4–6, 6–7(6–8) | ||
| Loss | 31–24 | Nov 2018 | Eckental, Germany | Challenger | Carpet (i) | 1–6, 4–6 | ||
| Win | 32–24 | Jan 2019 | Canberra, Australia | Challenger | Hard | 3–6, 6–4, [10–3] | ||
| Win | 33–24 | Feb 2019 | Quimper, France | Challenger | Hard (i) | 6–4, 6–2 | ||
| Win | 34–24 | Mar 2019 | Lille, France | Challenger | Hard | 7–5, 5–7, [10–8] | ||
| Loss | 34–25 | Apr 2019 | Bordeaux, France | Challenger | Clay | 4–6, 1–6 | ||
| Loss | 34–26 | Jul 2019 | Granby, Canada | Challenger | Hard | 2–6, 4–6 | ||
| Win | 35–26 | Sep 2019 | Orleans, France | Challenger | Hard (i) | 6–7(5–7), 6–3, [10–1] | ||
| Loss | 35–27 | Sep 2020 | Cordenons, Italy | Challenger | Clay | 5–7, 4–6 | ||
| Win | 36–27 | Sep 2020 | Aix-en-Provence, France | Challenger | Clay | 6–4, 7–6(7–4) | ||
| Win | 37–27 | Feb 2021 | Biella, Italy | Challenger | Hard (i) | 7–6(7–4), 6–3 | ||
| Loss | 37–28 | Apr 2021 | Marbella, Spain | Challenger | Clay | 6–1, 3–6, [6–10] | ||
| Win | 38–28 | Mar 2022 | Roseto degli Abruzzi, Italy | Challenger | Clay | 7–6(7–2), 4–6, [10–3] | ||
| Loss | 38–29 | Mar 2022 | Marbella, Spain | Challenger | Clay | 6–7(6–8), 6–3, [3–10] | ||
| Loss | 38–30 | May 2022 | Bordeaux, France | Challenger | Clay | 4-6, 0-6 | ||
| Loss | 38–31 | Aug 2022 | Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland | Challenger | Hard | 3–6, 4–6 | ||
| Loss | 38–32 | Mar 2023 | Phoenix, USA | Challenger | Hard | 7–6(7–1), 4–6, [8–10] |
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[edit]Hugo Nys
View on GrokipediaEarly life and background
Early life
Hugo Nys was born on February 16, 1991, in Évian-les-Bains, a town in the Haute-Savoie department of the French Alps.[5][12] He grew up in this alpine region, where his family provided early encouragement for sports activities.[3] Nys was introduced to tennis at the age of three by his father, Jean-Christophe, a tennis coach who supported his initial development in the sport.[13] This early exposure took place through local facilities in France, fostering his foundational skills before more structured training. His family has a background in tennis, with relatives contributing to the sport's presence in his upbringing.[13] Nys stands at 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) and plays right-handed, characteristics that were established during his formative years in France.[5][12] He began residing in Monaco during his adolescence, moving there at age 16 for training, and started representing the Principality in competitions from 2013 onward, including Davis Cup ties, though he competed under the French flag in some ATP events until 2019.[14][3][4]Family influences
Hugo Nys's introduction to tennis was deeply rooted in his family's longstanding involvement with the sport. His grandfather, Francis Nys, was a French tennis player active in the 1950s and 1960s, who competed in Grand Slam tournaments such as Roland Garros, reaching the third round in 1953 and 1955. This heritage instilled an early appreciation for competitive tennis within the family, with Nys often citing his grandfather's achievements as a key inspiration for his own pursuit of the game.[13] Nys's father, Jean-Christophe Nys, further reinforced these influences as a professional tennis coach, encouraging his son to take up the racket at the age of three and providing initial guidance in the fundamentals of the sport. Growing up in a household where tennis was a central activity, Nys was supported by his parents and four siblings—brothers Kevin and Quentin, and sisters Mathilde and Jeanne—in prioritizing tennis over other pursuits, fostering a competitive yet familial environment that emphasized dedication and technique from an early age. This parental and sibling encouragement helped shape Nys's focus on doubles play, mirroring aspects of his grandfather's career.[13][15] The family's relocation from their origins in mainland France to the Monaco area played a pivotal role in Nys's development, offering proximity to high-quality training facilities and international competition opportunities. He moved to Monaco at age 16 for training and resided there for eight years before changing his practice base to Toulouse, France, in 2020. This transition, supported by his family's tennis-oriented background, allowed Nys to access advanced coaching and courts that accelerated his progression from informal family sessions to structured training.[15][3]Junior and early professional career
Junior career
Hugo Nys competed in several events on the ITF Junior Circuit between 2006 and 2008, primarily in European tournaments.[16] During this period, Nys showed early promise in doubles, reaching notable stages in regional competitions, such as the quarterfinals of the main draw at the 2008 Clermont-Ferrand Junior Tournament, a Grade 4 clay-court event in France.[17] His junior results highlighted a budding specialization in doubles, influenced by his family's tennis background—his father, Jean-Christophe Nys, is a coach, and his grandfather, Francis Nys, competed at Roland Garros in the 1950s.[13] Nys trained at the ISP Academy in southern France (now the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy) for three years during his junior development, honing his skills before establishing residency in Monaco around 2013.[18] Although he competed in both singles and doubles as a junior, this foreshadowed his later professional focus on doubles after initially balancing both disciplines.[18]Professional debut and early years (2010–2018)
Hugo Nys turned professional in 2010 at the age of 19.[19] Early in his career, Nys competed primarily on the ITF Futures circuit in both singles and doubles, achieving his debut professional wins in lower-tier events.[20] By 2012, he secured his first ITF Futures doubles title, marking the beginning of his specialization in the discipline.[21] Over the following years, Nys built momentum in doubles, winning three Futures titles in 2014 and one each in 2015 and 2016, often partnering with fellow French players on hard courts.[22] From 2015 onward, Nys shifted his primary focus to doubles, participating in sporadic singles matches that culminated in a career-high singles ranking of No. 327 in July 2019.[11] During this period, he also gained experience at the ATP Challenger level, reaching multiple doubles finals and contributing to his development as a doubles specialist.[22] By the end of 2018, his efforts had resulted in over 20 Challenger doubles finals, including 10 titles, solidifying his reputation in the professional circuit.[22]Professional career
2019: Maiden ATP doubles title
In 2019, Hugo Nys partnered with fellow Monegasque player Romain Arneodo to claim his maiden ATP Tour doubles title at the Los Cabos Open, an ATP 250 event played on outdoor hard courts in Mexico.[23] As unseeded entrants ranked No. 98 and No. 92 in doubles respectively, Nys and Arneodo navigated a challenging draw, defeating pairs including second seeds Ken Skupski and Neal Skupski in the semifinals before overcoming top seeds Dominic Inglot and Austin Krajicek 7-5, 5-7, 16-14 in a thrilling super-tiebreak final that lasted over two hours.[24][25] This victory marked their first ATP-level success as a team, following earlier Challenger titles together that year, and earned them $41,800 in prize money each.[23] The triumph propelled Nys into the ATP doubles top 100 for the first time, solidifying his transition from the Challenger circuit to the main tour.[5] Prior to the event, Nys had been competing primarily in doubles, with his ranking reflecting consistent but lower-tier results; the Los Cabos win boosted his confidence, as he later reflected on the hard work invested and the satisfaction of deserving the breakthrough after a demanding week.[26] Meanwhile, Nys's singles activity remained limited, focused on qualifying rounds and Challenger events where he suffered early-round exits, such as a first-round loss in the Aix-en-Provence Challenger and a round-of-16 defeat to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Bordeaux.[27] These results underscored his specialization in doubles, with his career-high singles ranking peaking at No. 327 that July.[5] The Los Cabos success enhanced Nys's belief in stable partnerships, paving the way for future collaborations by demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes ATP matches, as Arneodo noted the duo's mental resilience in overcoming match points in the final.[26]2020–2021: Rise in rankings and French Open quarterfinal
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic severely restricted the ATP Tour schedule, resulting in limited opportunities for Nys to compete in professional events. Despite these challenges, he claimed a doubles title at the Challenger-level Open du Pays d'Aix, partnering with Andrés Molteni to defeat Ariel Behar and Gonzalo Escobar 6-4, 7-6(7-4) in the final. Nys's form carried into 2021, where he formed a successful partnership with Tim Pütz. The duo captured the doubles crown at the Estoril Open, overcoming Luke Bambridge and Dominic Inglot 7–5, 3–6, [10–3] in the championship match. Just weeks later, they defended their strong clay-court play by winning the Lyon Open, edging out top seeds Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut 6–4, 5–7, [10–8] in the final. These back-to-back ATP 250 titles marked Nys's entry into the top 50 in doubles rankings for the first time. Building on this momentum, Nys and Pütz advanced to the quarterfinals at the 2021 French Open, their deepest run at a Grand Slam to that point. En route, they upset the third-seeded pair of Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury 3–6, 7–6(4), 7–6(5) in the second round, showcasing resilience against higher-ranked opponents. Their campaign ended in the quarterfinals with a 4–6, 4–6 straight-sets loss to Alexander Bublik and Andrey Golubev.[28] Later in the year, following consistent performances, Nys achieved a career-high doubles ranking of No. 53 on May 24, 2021.[29]2022: US Open quarterfinal and additional titles
In 2022, Hugo Nys primarily partnered with Poland's Jan Zieliński in doubles, marking a stable collaboration that built on his previous successes and led to key breakthroughs. The duo captured Nys's fourth ATP Tour doubles title at the Moselle Open in Metz, France, defeating Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliövaara 6-3, 7-6(7-2) in the final.[30] This victory, held on indoor hard courts, highlighted their growing synergy and propelled Nys deeper into the top echelons of the rankings. At the US Open, Nys and Zieliński achieved their best Grand Slam result together by reaching the men's doubles quarterfinals. They advanced with straight-sets wins over Fabrice Martin and Jonny O'Mara in the first round (6-3, 6-4), followed by a notable upset of the 10th-seeded Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares in the second round (6-4, 6-4). Their run ended in the quarterfinals against the top-seeded defending champions Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury, losing 6-3, 6-4.[3] Nys maintained a consistent presence in the ATP doubles top 50 throughout the year, ending the season ranked No. 53 after compiling a 19-19 record and earning $74,580 in prize money from doubles play alone.[12] This marked an increase from his 2021 earnings and solidified his status as a reliable mid-tier contender. On the singles side, Nys made limited appearances, primarily in qualifying rounds, such as a first-round loss to Egor Gerasimov at the Adelaide International 2 (6-4, 6-4).2023: Australian Open final, Masters 1000 title, and top 15 debut
Nys and his partner Jan Zielinski began 2023 with a breakthrough run at the Australian Open, advancing to the men's doubles final after defeating top-seeded Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski in the quarterfinals and Jeremy Chardy and Fabrice Martin in the semifinals.[31] This marked the first time a Monegasque player had reached a Grand Slam final, highlighting Nys's rising prowess on the hard courts of Melbourne. In the final, the unseeded pair fell to Australian wild cards Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler, 6-4, 7-6(4), in a match that showcased their competitive serve and net play but ultimately denied them the title.[9][32] Continuing their successful partnership on clay, Nys and Zielinski captured their maiden ATP Masters 1000 doubles title at the Italian Open in Rome, going undefeated without dropping a set throughout the tournament. They navigated a challenging draw that included victories over Maxime Cressy and David Vega Hernandez in the second round, and a decisive 6-3, 7-5 semifinal win over the second-seeded duo of Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos. In the final, they dominated Robin Haase and Botic van de Zandschulp, 7-5, 6-1, relying on a 91% first-serve win rate to secure the crown and etch Nys's name into Monégasque tennis history as the first from the principality to win a Masters 1000 event.[6][33] The Rome triumph propelled Nys into the ATP doubles top 15 for the first time, achieving a career-high ranking of No. 12 on June 12, 2023, reflecting his consistent performances across surfaces that year.[29] Nys and Zielinski also made deep runs at other Masters 1000 events, including a quarterfinal appearance at the Monte-Carlo Masters where they were defeated by eventual champions Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek, 4-6, 6-2, 3-6, and a round-of-16 finish at the Mutua Madrid Open.[34] These results underscored Nys's adaptation to elite competition and solidified his status among the tour's top doubles specialists.2024: First ATP 500 doubles title
Nys and his regular partner Jan Zieliński started 2024 with a quarterfinal appearance at the Australian Open, where they fell to Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash in three sets.[35] Building on Nys's entry into the top 15 doubles rankings in 2023, the duo maintained consistent form early in the season, culminating in their first ATP 500 doubles title at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco. As the fourth seeds on hard courts, they navigated the draw without dropping a set, including straight-sets victories over Miguel Ángel Reyes-Varela/Guido Andreozzi in the semifinals and top seeds Santiago González/Neal Skupski 6–3, 6–2 in the final.[36] This triumph marked Nys's eighth career ATP doubles title and highlighted the stability of his partnership with Zieliński, with whom he had secured multiple titles since teaming up in 2023. The Acapulco success propelled Nys to solidify his position inside the top 20 in the PIF ATP doubles rankings, where he remained for the majority of the year.[5] Later in the season, the pair reached another quarterfinal at the National Bank Open in Toronto, defeating Marcel Granollers/Horacio Zeballos before losing to Jack Draper/Jannik Sinner.[37] The second half of 2024 brought minor setbacks for Nys and Zieliński, including first-round defeats at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the Miami Open, and the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, as well as a third-round exit at the French Open. Despite these inconsistencies, Nys ended the year ranked No. 19 in doubles, reflecting sustained partnership stability and competitive presence at high-level events.[38][39]2025: New partnership, French Open semifinal, and ongoing season
Entering 2025, Hugo Nys formed a new doubles partnership with fellow Frenchman Édouard Roger-Vasselin, following the end of his successful collaboration with Jan Zieliński.[8] The duo debuted at the Adelaide International in January, reaching the quarterfinals before falling to Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić. They carried momentum into the Australian Open, also advancing to the quarterfinals with a loss to Henry Patten and Harri Heliövaara.[40] Early in the season, Nys and Roger-Vasselin showed promise on hard courts, including quarterfinal runs at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam and the Mexican Open in Acapulco, as well as semifinals at the Open 13 Provence in Marseille. Their breakthrough came on clay at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, where they reached their first final together but lost 6-3, 6-4 to Tomáš Macháč and Dalibor Svrčina.[38][35] The pair continued strong on clay, posting quarterfinals at the Barcelona Open and a semifinal at the French Open—Nys's best result at his home Slam—where they were defeated 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 by Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in the semifinals. This performance helped Nys climb to a doubles ranking of No. 25 in June.[40][41] On grass, the partnership yielded a quarterfinal at the Eastbourne International and another at Wimbledon, though they exited 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-6(5) to Arévalo and Pavić. Transitioning back to hard courts, they made finals at the Washington Open (losing 6-3, 6-4 to Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori) and the Kinoshita Group Japan Open in Tokyo, where they secured their maiden title together—Nys's ninth ATP doubles title—by beating Rohan Bopanna and Takeru Yuzuki 7-5, 7-5 as second seeds. This victory marked Roger-Vasselin's third Tokyo crown and propelled the team toward contention for the Nitto ATP Finals.[8][40] The latter half of the season featured consistent deep runs, including round-of-16 appearances at the National Bank Open in Toronto, the Western & Southern Open, the US Open, Shanghai Masters, and Rolex Paris Masters, where they lost 6-1, 6-4 to Heliövaara and Patten in October. Additional finals came at the European Open in Antwerp, falling 7-6(12-10), 7-6(7-5) to Christian Harrison and Evan King. As of November 10, 2025, Nys holds the No. 18 doubles ranking with 3,540 points, reflecting a solid ongoing campaign.[41][40]Playing style and equipment
Playing style
Hugo Nys is a right-handed tennis player employing a one-handed backhand.[5] As a doubles specialist, Nys exhibits an aggressive all-court style characterized by a powerful serve that sets up sharp angles at the net, enabling him to transition quickly into volleys and putaways.[42] This serve-and-volley approach is particularly effective in doubles, where he frequently positions himself at the net to capitalize on short balls and execute precise volleys.[43] Nys demonstrates strong proficiency in overhead smashes, using his net presence to finish points decisively with powerful overheads during high-pressure exchanges. His technical strengths in net play make him a formidable presence in doubles, often poaching to intercept returns and disrupt opponents' rhythms. In partnerships, Nys shows notable adaptability, frequently taking the ad court (left side) to leverage his forehand angles and create offensive opportunities, as seen in key points alongside teammates like Édouard Roger-Vasselin.[43] At 6 feet (183 cm) tall and 176 pounds (80 kg), his athletic build supports the mobility and stamina required for sustained net coverage and court coverage in grueling doubles encounters.[5]Equipment and coaching
Hugo Nys has been sponsored by Lacoste for apparel since aligning with the French brand's tennis team, which supports his professional needs on the ATP Tour.[44] He is also sponsored by Tecnifibre for rackets and strings.[45] His professional coaching began under his father, Jean-Christophe Nys, a tennis coach who guided him until age 16 and introduced him to the sport at age 3.[13][3] Since transitioning to the professional circuit, Nys has worked with long-term coaches Guillaume Couillard and Kévin Blandy, who have supported his rise in doubles rankings and major tournament successes.[5] To meet the physical demands of doubles play, which emphasize sustained court coverage and quick directional changes, Nys trains with BFS Training, a specialized physical preparation group for elite athletes that focuses on strength, conditioning, and injury prevention.[13][46]Career statistics
Doubles performance timeline
The following table summarizes Hugo Nys's performance in men's doubles at Grand Slam tournaments from 2018 to 2025. Results are denoted as follows: A (absent), 1R (first round), 2R (second round), 3R (third round), QF (quarterfinal), SF (semifinal), F (final), W (winner). Prior to 2018, Nys did not participate in Grand Slam main draw doubles events.[11][47]| Year | Australian Open | French Open | Wimbledon | US Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | A | A | A | 1R |
| 2019 | 1R | A | 2R | 1R |
| 2020 | 3R | 2R | NC | A |
| 2021 | 1R | QF | 1R | 2R |
| 2022 | 1R | 2R | 3R | QF |
| 2023 | F | 2R | 3R | QF |
| 2024 | QF | 3R | 1R | 2R |
| 2025 | QF | SF | QF | 3R |
| Year | Indian Wells | Miami | Monte Carlo | Madrid | Rome | Canada | Cincinnati | Shanghai | Paris | Year W-L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | 0-0 |
| 2020 | A | A | 1R | A | A | NH | A | A | A | 1-1 |
| 2021 | A | A | A | A | 1R | A | A | A | A | 1-1 |
| 2022 | A | A | 1R | A | QF | A | A | A | A | 5-3 |
| 2023 | A | 1R | 2R | 2R | W | QF | 1R | A | SF | 20-5 |
| 2024 | 1R | 2R | QF | 1R | 2R | A | A | A | QF | 15-8 |
| 2025 | 2R | 2R | 2R | A | 1R | 1R | R16 | 1R | R16 | 12-6 |
| Year | Best Result (Event) | Other Notable | Year W-L (500/250) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | W (Los Cabos 250) | - | 12-4 |
| 2020 | SF (Marseille 250) | - | 12-6 |
| 2021 | W (Lyon 250) | F (Munich 250) | 25-10 |
| 2022 | W (Metz 250) | SF (Acapulco 500) | 30-12 |
| 2023 | F (multiple 250s) | QF (Dubai 500) | 40-15 |
| 2024 | W (Rotterdam 500) | SF (Rio 500) | 35-12 |
| 2025 | W (Tokyo 500) | F (Marrakech 250, Washington 500) | 25-8 (as of November 2025) |
Grand Slam tournament finals
Nys has reached one Grand Slam men's doubles final in his career, compiling an overall record of 0–1.[5] In the 2023 Australian Open final, Nys partnered with Poland's Jan Zieliński and faced Australian wild cards Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler on Rod Laver Arena.[9] The pair fell in straight sets, 6–4, 7–6(7–4), after a competitive match that saw Hijikata and Kubler secure their first Grand Slam title as unseeded players.[9] This runner-up finish represented a historic milestone, as it was the first Grand Slam doubles final appearance by a player from Monaco.ATP Tour doubles finals
Hugo Nys has competed in 19 ATP Tour doubles finals as of November 2025, securing 8 titles and finishing as runner-up 11 times.[30]| Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Los Cabos Open | Hard | Tim Pütz | Ken Skupski / Miguel Ángel Reyes-Varela | Win (1–0) | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 2019 | Sofia Open | Hard | Tim Pütz | Benoît Paire / Stefanos Tsitsipas | Loss (1–1) | 1–6, 4–6 |
| 2021 | Estoril Open | Clay | Tim Pütz | Hugo Dellien / Alessandro Giannessi | Win (2–1) | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2021 | Lyon Open | Clay | Tim Pütz | Sander Gillé / Joran Vliegen | Win (3–1) | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2021 | Gstaad Open | Clay | Tim Pütz | Jordan Thompson / Jordan Watson | Loss (3–2) | 3–6, 6–3, [8–10] |
| 2022 | Gstaad Open | Clay | Tim Pütz | Arthur Rinderknech / Stan Wawrinka | Loss (3–3) | 4–6, 6–7(5–7) |
| 2022 | Winston-Salem Open | Hard | Tim Pütz | Francisco Cerúndolo / Juan Manuel Cerúndolo | Loss (3–4) | 4–6, 4–6 |
| 2022 | Moselle Open | Hard (i) | Tim Pütz | Andreas Mies / Jan-Lennard Struff | Win (4–4) | 3–6, 6–4, [10–7] |
| 2023 | Internazionali BNL d'Italia | Clay | Jan Zieliński | Marcel Granollers / Horacio Zeballos | Win (5–4) | 7–6(7–3), 6–3 |
| 2023 | Nordea Open | Clay | Jan Zieliński | Lorenzo Sonego / Andrea Vavassori | Loss (5–5) | 4–6, 4–6 |
| 2023 | Stockholm Open | Hard (i) | Jan Zieliński | Lorenzo Sonego / Andrea Vavassori | Loss (5–6) | 6–7(6–8), 6–7(4–7) |
| 2023 | Moselle Open | Hard (i) | Jan Zieliński | Adrian Mannarino / Ugo Humbert | Win (6–6) | 7–6(7–3), 6–3 |
| 2024 | Delray Beach Open | Hard | Jan Zieliński | Ivan Dodig / Austin Krajicek | Loss (6–7) | 3–6, 4–6 |
| 2024 | BMW Open | Clay | Jan Zieliński | Tomáš Macháč / Neal Skupski | Loss (6–8) | 3–6, 7–6(7–5), [8–10] |
| 2024 | Boss Open | Grass | Jan Zieliński | Tomáš Macháč / Neal Skupski | Loss (6–9) | 6–7(4–7), 4–6 |
| 2024 | Mexican Open | Hard | Aleksandar Vukic | Santiago González / Édouard Roger-Vasselin | Win (7–9) | 4–6, 7–6(7–1), [10–2] |
| 2025 | Grand Prix Hassan II | Clay | Édouard Roger-Vasselin | Petr Nouza / Patrik Rikl | Loss (7–10) | 3–6, 4–6 |
| 2025 | Mubadala Citi DC Open | Hard | Édouard Roger-Vasselin | Simone Bolelli / Andrea Vavassori | Loss (7–11) | 3–6, 4–6 |
| 2025 | Japan Open | Hard | Édouard Roger-Vasselin | Rohan Bopanna / Takeru Yuzuki | Win (8–11) | 7–5, 7–5 |
Challenger and ITF doubles finals
Hugo Nys has competed extensively in ATP Challenger and ITF doubles events throughout his career, using these tournaments to build his ranking and experience before breaking through on the ATP Tour. He has secured multiple titles at the Challenger level, often partnering with fellow Monegasque Romain Arneodo or German Tim Pütz, and has also reached several ITF Futures finals in his early professional years. These results highlight his consistent performance on hard courts, where many of these events are held. In 2018, Nys won his first notable Challenger doubles title at the Play In Challenger in Lille, France, partnering with Tim Pütz to defeat Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Purav Raja 7-6(3), 1-6, 10-7 in the final.[50] The following year, in 2019, he defended the title at the same event with Arneodo, overcoming Jonathan Erlich and Fabrice Martin 7-5, 5-7, 10-8 in a deciding super-tiebreak.[51] Nys continued to find success in Challengers during the early 2020s, though specific finals from that period are less documented in major outlets as his focus shifted toward ATP events. In ITF Futures, he claimed several doubles titles on hard courts in Europe and Asia during 2013-2015, including wins in Turkey and Egypt, which helped establish his doubles prowess early on.[52] These lower-tier victories provided crucial ranking points and confidence. More recently, in 2025, Nys reached the doubles final at the Open Aix Provence Challenger with Theo Arribage but fell to Robert Cash and JJ Tracy 5-7, 6-7(5), marking a runner-up finish during a transitional season with new partnerships.[53]| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponents | Score | Outcome | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Play In Challenger (Lille) | Tim Pütz | Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan / Purav Raja | 7-6(3), 1-6, 10-7 | Win | Hard (i) |
| 2019 | Play In Challenger (Lille) | Romain Arneodo | Jonathan Erlich / Fabrice Martin | 7-5, 5-7, 10-8 | Win | Hard (i) |
| 2025 | Open Aix Provence Challenger | Theo Arribage | Robert Cash / JJ Tracy | 5-7, 6-7(5) | Runner-up | Clay |