Daniel Merida: 2026 record, ranking and statistics
Daniel Merida (Spain) is ranked No. 44 in the ATP singles rankings with 1,210 points (as of October 5, 2026). In 2026, Daniel Merida is 38-16 in the 54 completed matches StatsNext stores, 12-7 on hard, 24-6 on clay, 1-2 on grass.
Country: Spain · 6'2" · Plays: Right-Handed
How is Daniel Merida playing in 2026?
Daniel Merida is 38-15 in 2026 (72% of 53 completed matches StatsNext stores), 12-7 on hard, 24-6 on clay, 1-2 on grass, and 6-4 in the last 10. Over the last 52 weeks Daniel Merida won 62.4% of service points (ATP average 64.4%) and 39.6% of return points (average 35.7%): a Dominance Ratio of 1.05 against 1.00, from 47 matches with statistics through October 16, 2026.
| Sets in 2026 | Daniel Merida |
|---|---|
| First sets won | 32-21 (60%) |
| Matches won after winning the first set | 27-5 (84%) |
| Matches won after losing the first set | 9-10 (47%) |
| Tiebreaks won | 14-6 (70%) |
| Deciding sets won | 20-6 (77%) |
Completed matches in 2026 (walkovers excluded; retirements left out of the first-set conversions). A deciding set is the final set of a match that went the distance, best of 3 or 5 taken from the final score. Past results describe form; they are not a forecast.
Ranking
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Current rank | No. 44 |
| Points | 1,210 |
| Best rank stored (since May 4, 2026) | No. 39 (August 24, 2026) |
2026 record by surface
| Surface | Matches | W-L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard | 19 | 12-7 | 63.2% |
| Clay | 30 | 24-6 | 80.0% |
| Grass | 3 | 1-2 | 33.3% |
2026 serve and return
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Aces per match | 3.9 |
| Double faults per match | 2.9 |
| First serves in | 67.7% |
| First-serve points won | 68.9% |
| Second-serve points won | 48.6% |
| Break points saved | 55.7% |
| Service points won | 62.4% |
| First-serve return points won | 32.3% |
| Second-serve return points won | 52.6% |
| Break points converted | 42.9% |
| Return points won | 39.6% |
| Total points won | 51% |
| Dominance Ratio | 1.1 |
| Serve rating | 255 |
| Return rating | 154.8 |
| Games won | 52.9% |
| First sets won | 60.4% |
| Tiebreak sets won | 70% |
| Deciding sets won | 76.9% |
Figures over 53 matches in 2026 with recorded statistics, the same as the StatsNext app and Stats Explorer.
Last 52 weeks: serve, return and Dominance Ratio
| Measure | Daniel Merida | Tour average |
|---|---|---|
| Service points won | 62.4% | 64.4% |
| First serves in | 67.7% | 63.9% |
| First-serve points won | 68.9% | 71.9% |
| Second-serve points won | 48.6% | 50.9% |
| Break points saved | 55.7% | 56.6% |
| Return points won | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| First-serve return points won | 32.3% | 28.1% |
| Second-serve return points won | 52.6% | 49.1% |
| Break points converted | 42.9% | 39.4% |
| Total points won | 51.0% | 50.0% |
| Dominance Ratio | 1.05 | 1.00 |
| Aces per match | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Double faults per match | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Serve rating | 255.0 | 250.2 |
| Return rating | 154.8 | 132.0 |
| Tiebreaks won-lost | 14-6 | |
| Deciding sets won-lost | 20-6 |
| Surface | W-L | Service pts won | Return pts won | DR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard | 12-7 | 62.5% | 38.1% | 1.02 |
| Clay | 24-6 | 62.8% | 41.6% | 1.12 |
38-15 in 53 matches; rates from 47 matches with published statistics, through October 16, 2026. Last 52 weeks of stored singles matches. Dominance Ratio compares return points won with service points lost. Hold and break percentages are not published. Serve and return leaders
2026 season: Daniel Merida among players
| Figure | Daniel Merida | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Games won | 52.9 | 20th of 168 |
| Total points won | 51.0 | 33rd of 168 |
| Dominance Ratio | 1.05 | 45th of 168 |
| Service points won | 62.4 | 121st of 164 |
| First serves in | 67.7 | 27th of 164 |
| First serve points won | 68.9 | 130th of 164 |
| Second serve points won | 48.6 | 129th of 164 |
| Break points saved | 55.7 | 103rd of 164 |
| Aces | 3.9 | 135th of 164 |
| Double faults | 2.9 | 95th of 164 |
| Return points won | 39.6 | 11th of 164 |
| First serve return points won | 32.3 | 12th of 164 |
| Second serve return points won | 52.6 | 19th of 164 |
| Break points converted | 42.9 | 39th of 164 |
| Matches where the player won the first set | 60.4 | 32nd of 168 |
| Tiebreak sets won | 70.0 | 7th of 168 |
| Deciding sets won | 76.9 | 8th of 168 |
The same figures and places as the StatsNext Stats Explorer for the 2026 season, among the players with enough matches that season. 1st is the best (the lowest for figures where lower is better).
Recent matches
| Tournament week | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Rolex Shanghai Masters | Round of 128 | Botic van de Zandschulp | L | 6-1 3-6 4-6 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Davis Cup Qualifiers 2nd Rd | Round robin | Alejandro Tabilo | 5-7 6-3 6-3 | |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Davis Cup Qualifiers 2nd Rd | Round robin | Alejandro Tabilo | W | 5-7 6-3 6-3 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | US Open | Round of 32 | Alex Michelsen | L | 6-7(5) 4-6 3-6 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | US Open | Round of 64 | Andrey Rublev | W | 6-7(3) 6-2 6-4 6-4 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | US Open | Round of 128 | Marton Fucsovics | W | 6-4 6-4 6-2 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Cincinnati Open | Round of 32 | Taylor Fritz | L | 3-6 4-6 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Cincinnati Open | Round of 64 | Zizou Bergs | W | 6-3 6-2 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Cincinnati Open | Round of 128 | Marin Cilic | W | 3-6 6-1 6-1 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Omnium Banque Nationale présenté par Rogers | Quarterfinals | Learner Tien | L | 3-6 2-6 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Omnium Banque Nationale présenté par Rogers | Round of 16 | Tallon Griekspoor | W | 6-3 6-1 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Omnium Banque Nationale présenté par Rogers | Round of 32 | Alex Michelsen | W | 6-4 6-7(4) 6-1 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Omnium Banque Nationale présenté par Rogers | Round of 64 | Ugo Humbert | W | 6-3 6-3 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Omnium Banque Nationale présenté par Rogers | Round of 128 | Liam Draxl | W | 3-6 6-4 6-4 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Millennium Estoril Open | Round of 32 | Kyrian Jacquet | L | 6-1 1-6 5-7 |
Head-to-head
- Daniel Merida vs Marco Trungelliti (8 meetings)
- Alex Michelsen vs Daniel Merida (3 meetings)
- Daniel Merida vs Titouan Droguet (3 meetings)
- Dalibor Svrcina vs Daniel Merida (2 meetings)
How to read these numbers
- Matches are singles matches StatsNext stores; walkovers are listed but not counted in records.
- The provider dates every match with its tournament’s start date, so dates are tournament weeks.
- A round shows a dash when the provider’s round code cannot be mapped to a named round.
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Research in StatsNext
- Daniel Merida in StatsNext: Player Research with serve and return by window and surface, Dominance Ratio, results by opponent rank, workload and current markets
- ATP singles rankings
- ATP advanced stats
- ATP tournaments and research
