ATP Tour
Daniel Merida
Back after 9w off#39
ATP World Ranking - 1,157 pts
Player Archetype
🪃 Counterpuncher
Turns defense into offense. Absorbs pace, redirects with precision, and thrives in long rallies by letting opponents beat themselves. Excels at converting break points when they matter most.
Elite BP conversionStrong return gameDefensive consistencyRally tolerance
Strong against
🏃 Pusher70%
🧱 The Wall55%
Weak against
🤖 Servebot43%
👑 The Complete Package44%
Player Overview
Age
21
Height
6'2" (188 cm)
Weight
80 kg (176 lbs)
Plays
Right-Handed, Two-Handed BH
Career-High Ranking
#145 (2026-02-16)
Career
89
Wins
83
Losses
51.7%
Win %
0
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25/18 | 14/9 | 11/6 | 0/3 |
| 2025 | 33/23 | 23/14 | 10/9 | - |
| 2024 | 17/20 | 10/13 | 7/7 | - |
| 2023 | 7/12 | 4/6 | 3/6 | - |
| 2022 | 8/11 | 7/6 | 1/5 | - |
| 2021 | 0/2 | 0/1 | 0/1 | - |
| Career | 90/86 | 58/49 | 32/34 | 0/3 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (7 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In62%
1st Serve Pts Won54.8%
2nd Serve Pts Won63.2%
Break Points Saved40%
Aces / Match2.3
Double Faults / Match1.8
Avg 1st Serve115 mph
Max Serve Speed123 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won22.9%
2nd Return Pts Won42.9%
Break Points Converted0%
Rally
Winners / Match24.0
Unforced Errors / Match27.5
Net Pts Won %100%
Total Pts Won %43.4%
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 175 serve-stat matches
Daniel Merida has served 3+ aces in 34.9% of career matches and 5+ aces in 12%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 81% | 141/175 |
| 3 or more | 35% | 61/175 |
| 5 or more | 12% | 21/175 |
| 10 or more | 1% | 2/175 |
| 15 or more | 1% | 1/175 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/175 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 92% | 161/175 |
| 2 or more | 76% | 133/175 |
| 3 or more | 58% | 102/175 |
| 5 or more | 26% | 46/175 |
| 8 or more | 3% | 6/175 |
| 10 or more | 2% | 4/175 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 64% | 112/176 |
| 3 Sets | 35% | 62/176 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 33% | 58/176 |
| 2-1 | 18% | 32/176 |
| 1-2 | 17% | 29/176 |
| 0-2 | 31% | 54/176 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 52% | 91/176 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 49% | 87/176 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 52% | 33/64 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLLLLW
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Wimbledon - London | 2nd Round | Daniil Medvedev | Grass | 63 36 57 26 | L |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Wimbledon | Round of 128 | Camilo Ugo Carabelli | Grass | 46 36 62 30 | L |
| Jun 13, 2026 | HSBC Championships | 1st Round Qualifying | Martin Damm | Grass | 36 26 | L |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Perugia Challenger | Final | Henrique Rocha | Clay | 67 36 | L |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Perugia Challenger | Semifinals | Andrea Pellegrino | Clay | 63 57 63 | W |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Perugia Challenger | Quarterfinals | Pablo Llamas Ruiz | Clay | 61 62 | W |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Perugia Challenger | 2nd Round | Liam Broady | Clay | 64 62 | W |
| May 25, 2026 | French Open - Paris | 1st Round | Ben Shelton | Clay | 36 36 46 | L |
| May 13, 2026 | Valencia Challenger | 1st Round | Aleksandar Kovacevic | Clay | 36 75 26 | L |
| May 7, 2026 | Internazionali BNL d'Italia - Rome | 1st Round | Nikoloz Basilashvili | Clay | 46 62 36 | L |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Daniel Merida FAQ
Daniel Merida is a young Spanish right-hander in the early stages of his professional career. A product of Spain's deep clay-court development system, he is building his ranking through the junior and Challenger ranks. With his game and experience still developing, he is a name to watch among the country's emerging talents.
Daniel Merida is ranked #39 on the ATP tour with 1,157 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #145, reached in 2026.
Daniel Merida is from Spain.
Daniel Merida is listed at 6'2" (188 cm). Listed weight is 80 kg (176 lb).
Daniel Merida is 21 years old.
Daniel Merida plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.
Daniel Merida has a career win-loss record of 89-83 (52% win rate).
Daniel Merida: a career-high ranking of #145 in 2026 and 89 career wins.
Daniel Merida's strongest surface by win rate is clay, with a 58-49 record (54%). Full career splits: hard 32-34 (48%), clay 58-49 (54%), and grass 0-3 (0%).
Daniel Merida has won 3 of the last 10 completed matches (30%). The current run is 4 straight losses.
Daniel Merida's most-played opponents are Marco Trungelliti (5 meetings, 2-3).