Nick Lindahl

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Nick Lindahl at the 2008 Australian Open

Nick Lindahl (born July 31, 1988) is a professional Australian tennis player. He was born in Sweden and got a Swedish surname, one granddad is of Indonesian heritage.

Nick first came to tennis players when he made the Australian Open Boy's Final in 2006. He lost to French teenager Alexandre Sidorenko 6–3 7–6 (7–4).

In August 2006, Nick won his first official tournament, winning the Future event in Australia F6. He beat fellow Aussie Sadik Kadir 2–6 6–4 6–4.

Nick won his second future event in Indonesia F4 defeating Colin Ebelthite to retirement in the final.

Playing in his first official ATP match in the 2007 Mumbai Open after qualifying and a ranking of 308 in the world, the Australian player caused a major upset defeating Sam Querrey of the United States, 59 in the world at the time, in the first round 2–6 6–4 6–3. Unfornately he couldn't replicate his form in the second round, losing to fellow qualifier Wang Yeu-Tzuoo 3–6 3–6.

Nick has won 2 more Future events on the Australian Kia Pro Circuit.

Nick won a wildcard into the 2008 Australian Open. He is currently ranked 254 in the world. His first round match was against Richard Gasquet on 14th January 2008, he lost the match 0–6 1–6 6–3 2–6.

He is coached by Shannon Bluhm.