Nikoloz Basilashvili defeated Daniel Merida 6-4 2-6 6-3 in the 2026 Italian Open first round on clay courts on May 7, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nikoloz Basilashvili | Daniel Merida |
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| Aces | 7 | 1 |
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| Double faults | 6 | 3 |
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| First serve % | 53 | 64 |
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| First serve points won % | 72 | 63 |
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| Second serve points won % | 41 | 37 |
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| Break points saved % | 50 | 64 |
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| Break points converted % | 36 | 50 |
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| Service points won % | 58 | 53 |
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| Return points won % | 47 | 42 |
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| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
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| Serve rating | 236 | 226 |
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| Return rating | 171 | 167 |
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Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Nikoloz Basilashvili | Daniel Merida |
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| Country |
GEO
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ESP
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| Birth date | Feb 23, 1992 | Sep 26, 2004 |
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| Age | 34 | 21 |
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| Height | 185 cm | 188 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | — | — |
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| Ranking (entering) | 117 | 86 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 539 | 696 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,652 | 1,719 |
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| Current career W-L | 151–183 | 19–9 |
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| Current career earnings | $9,834,308 | $1,201,229 |
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