ATP Tour
Daniel Merida
#44
ATP World Ranking - 1,210 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
🧱 The Wall55%
⚔️ The Gladiator53%
Weak against
🤖 Servebot45%
🎯 Baseliner46%
Player Overview
Age
22
Height
6'2" (188 cm)
Weight
80 kg (176 lbs)
Plays
Right-Handed, Two-Handed BH
Career-High Ranking
#39 (2026-08-25)
Career
101
Wins
88
Losses
53.4%
Win %
0
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37/23 | 18/9 | 18/11 | 1/3 |
| 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 | 102/91 | 62/49 | 39/39 | 1/3 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (8 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match6.5
Double Faults / Match5.5
Avg 1st Serve118 mph
Max Serve Speed127 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match33.3
Unforced Errors / Match33.7
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 171 serve-stat matches
Daniel Merida has served 3+ aces in 35.7% of career matches and 5+ aces in 12.9%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 80% | 137/171 |
| 3 or more | 36% | 61/171 |
| 5 or more | 13% | 22/171 |
| 10 or more | 1% | 1/171 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 0/171 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/171 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 92% | 157/171 |
| 2 or more | 77% | 131/171 |
| 3 or more | 59% | 100/171 |
| 5 or more | 27% | 46/171 |
| 8 or more | 4% | 7/171 |
| 10 or more | 2% | 4/171 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 61% | 115/189 |
| 3 Sets | 38% | 71/189 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 32% | 60/189 |
| 2-1 | 19% | 36/189 |
| 1-2 | 17% | 32/189 |
| 0-2 | 29% | 55/189 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 51% | 96/189 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 51% | 96/189 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 53% | 39/74 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLWLWW
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Shanghai Rolex Masters - Shanghai | 1st Round | Botic van de Zandschulp | Hard | 61 36 46 | L |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Davis Cup, World Group, Q2, CHI-ESP | Rubber 1 | Alejandro Tabilo | Clay | 57 63 63 | W |
| Sep 5, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 3rd Round | Alex Michelsen | Hard | 67 46 36 | L |
| Sep 2, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 2nd Round | Andrey Rublev | Hard | 67 62 64 64 | W |
| Aug 30, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 1st Round | Marton Fucsovics | Hard | 64 64 62 | W |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati | 1st Round | Marin Cilic | Hard | 36 61 61 | W |
| Aug 11, 2026 | National Bank Open - Montreal | Quarterfinals | Learner Tien | Hard | 36 26 | L |
| Aug 5, 2026 | National Bank Open - Montreal | 2nd Round | Ugo Humbert | Hard | 63 63 | W |
| 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 |
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 #44 on the ATP tour with 1,210 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #39, 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 22 years old.
Daniel Merida plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.
Daniel Merida has a career win-loss record of 101-88 (53% win rate).
Daniel Merida: a career-high ranking of #39 in 2026 and 101 career wins.
Daniel Merida's strongest surface by win rate is clay, with a 62-49 record (56%). Full career splits: hard 39-39 (50%), clay 62-49 (56%), and grass 1-3 (25%).
Daniel Merida has won 5 of the last 10 completed matches (50%).
Daniel Merida's most-played opponents are Marco Trungelliti (5 meetings, 2-3).