ATP Tour
Taro Daniel
Lost 3 straight#177
ATP World Ranking - 325 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
33
Height
6'3" (191 cm)
Weight
84 kg (185 lbs)
Plays
Right-Handed, Two-Handed BH
Turned Pro
2010
Career-High Ranking
#58 (2024-01-15)
Record 2015-2026
407
Wins
319
Losses
56.1%
Win %
1
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43/21 | 21/7 | 22/13 | - |
| 2025 | 11/33 | 1/8 | 9/24 | 1/1 |
| 2024 | 30/34 | 5/12 | 24/19 | 1/3 |
| 2023 | 43/31 | 7/10 | 34/18 | 2/3 |
| 2022 | 45/31 | 12/8 | 31/20 | 2/3 |
| 2021 | 39/34 | 30/22 | 9/12 | - |
| 2020 | 20/20 | 4/7 | 16/13 | - |
| 2019 | 28/36 | 14/19 | 14/17 | - |
| 2018 | 33/28 | 16/8 | 15/18 | 2/2 |
| 2017 | 40/30 | 21/17 | 19/11 | 0/1 |
| 2016 | 30/28 | 27/17 | 3/10 | 0/1 |
| 2015 | 61/27 | 35/12 | 26/14 | 0/1 |
| Career | 423/353 | 193/147 | 222/189 | 8/15 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (17 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match4.2
Double Faults / Match1.2
Avg 1st Serve117 mph
Max Serve Speed127 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match10.0
Unforced Errors / Match41.0
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 382 serve-stat matches
Taro Daniel has served 3+ aces in 68.8% of career matches and 5+ aces in 41.4%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 95% | 362/382 |
| 3 or more | 69% | 263/382 |
| 5 or more | 41% | 158/382 |
| 10 or more | 9% | 36/382 |
| 15 or more | 2% | 9/382 |
| 20 or more | 1% | 2/382 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 84% | 319/382 |
| 2 or more | 57% | 219/382 |
| 3 or more | 34% | 128/382 |
| 5 or more | 12% | 45/382 |
| 8 or more | 2% | 7/382 |
| 10 or more | 1% | 2/382 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 63% | 485/775 |
| 3 Sets | 34% | 261/775 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 38% | 293/775 |
| 2-1 | 15% | 117/775 |
| 1-2 | 16% | 126/775 |
| 0-2 | 25% | 190/775 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 59% | 460/775 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 53% | 408/772 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 46% | 132/287 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLLLWW
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Shanghai Rolex Masters - Shanghai | 1st Round Qualifying | Shintaro Mochizuki | Hard | 62 26 26 | L |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Japan Open Tennis Championships - Tokyo | 1st Round Qualifying | Adolfo Daniel Vallejo | Hard | 36 26 | L |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Hangzhou Open - Hangzhou | 2nd Round | Fabian Marozsan | Hard | 76 57 67 | L |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Hangzhou Open - Hangzhou | 1st Round | Dane Sweeny | Hard | 76 62 | W |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Hangzhou Open - Hangzhou | 3rd Round Qualifying | Hayato Matsuoka | Hard | 64 76 | W |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Hangzhou Open - Hangzhou | 1st Round Qualifying | Jake Delaney | Hard | 63 64 | W |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Shanghai Challenger | 2nd Round | Marat Sharipov | Hard | 57 67 | L |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Shanghai Challenger | 1st Round | Matthew Dellavedova | Hard | 63 61 | W |
| Aug 26, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 1st Round Qualifying | Andrew Johnson | Hard | 62 26 46 | L |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Quebec City Challenger | Quarterfinals | Jacob Fearnley | Hard | 64 61 | W |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Taro Daniel FAQ
Taro Daniel is ranked #177 on the ATP tour with 325 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #58, reached in 2024.
Taro Daniel is from Japan and turned pro in 2010.
Taro Daniel is listed at 6'3" (191 cm). Listed weight is 84 kg (185 lb).
Taro Daniel is 33 years old.
Taro Daniel plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.
Taro Daniel has a win-loss record since 2015 of 407-319 (56% win rate). That includes 1 ATP title.
Taro Daniel: 1 ATP singles title and a career-high ranking of #58 in 2024. On tour since 2010.
Taro Daniel's strongest surface by win rate is clay, with a 193-147 record (57%). Surface splits: hard 222-189 (54%), clay 193-147 (57%), and grass 8-15 (35%).
Taro Daniel has won 5 of the last 10 completed matches (50%). The current run is 3 straight losses.
Taro Daniel's most-played opponents are John Millman (6 meetings, 3-3), Damir Dzumhur (6 meetings, 2-4), and Matteo Berrettini (6 meetings, 2-4).