Daniel Merida defeated Otto Virtanen 7-6(4) 5-7 7-5 in the 2026 Tiriac Open first round on clay courts on March 31, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Daniel Merida | Otto Virtanen |
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| Aces | 4 | 7 |
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| Double faults | 4 | 5 |
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| First serve % | 61 | 58 |
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| First serve points won % | 63 | 61 |
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| Second serve points won % | 46 | 48 |
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| Break points saved % | 54 | 65 |
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| Break points converted % | 35 | 46 |
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| Service points won % | 57 | 56 |
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| Return points won % | 44 | 43 |
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| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
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| Serve rating | 236 | 235 |
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| Return rating | 159 | 170 |
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Player Comparison
| Field | Daniel Merida | Otto Virtanen |
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| Country |
ESP
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FIN
|
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| Birth date | Sep 26, 2004 | Jun 21, 2001 |
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| Age | 21 | 24 |
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| Height | 188 cm | 191 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | — | — |
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| Ranking (entering) | 136 | 123 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 458 | 512 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,581 | 1,657 |
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| Current career W-L | 19–9 | 8–19 |
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| Current career earnings | $1,201,229 | $1,681,641 |
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Path
Daniel Merida's path
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Otto Virtanen's path
No prior matches in this tournament.