Ben Shelton def. Daniel Merida
6-3 6-3 6-4
Ben Shelton defeated Daniel Merida 6-3 6-3 6-4 in the 2026 Roland Garros first round on clay courts on May 25, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ben Shelton | Daniel Merida |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 4 |
| Double faults | 8 | 5 |
| First serve % | 76 | 71 |
| First serve points won % | 86 | 75 |
| Second serve points won % | 39 | 35 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 63 |
| Break points converted % | 38 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 75 | 63 |
| Return points won % | 37 | 25 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
| Serve rating | 199 | 180 |
| Return rating | 128 | 75 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ben Shelton | Daniel Merida |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Oct 9, 2002 | Sep 26, 2004 |
| Age | 23 | 21 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 86 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,070 | 696 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,932 | 1,700 |
| Current career W-L | 144–88 | 19–9 |
| Current career earnings | $15,061,439 | $1,201,229 |
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