Alex Michelsen def. Daniel Merida
6-3 6-4
Alex Michelsen defeated Daniel Merida 6-3 6-4 in the 2026 Indian Wells Open first round on hard courts on March 5, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Alex Michelsen | Daniel Merida |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 75 | 73 |
| First serve points won % | 78 | 56 |
| Second serve points won % | 64 | 60 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 25 |
| Break points converted % | 75 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 75 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 25 |
| Total points won % | 59 | 41 |
| Serve rating | 312 | 256 |
| Return rating | 192 | 168 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Alex Michelsen | Daniel Merida |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Aug 25, 2004 | Sep 26, 2004 |
| Age | 21 | 21 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 44 | 139 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,085 | 432 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,779 | 1,552 |
| Current career W-L | 86–77 | 19–9 |
| Current career earnings | $4,955,297 | $1,201,229 |
Path
Alex Michelsen's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Alex Michelsen's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ugo Humbert | 7-5 6-7(5) 7-6(6) | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 8, 2026 | R64 |
Daniel Merida's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Sweeny | 6-3 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 3, 2026 | Q2 |
| Patrick Kypson | 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 2, 2026 | Q1 |