Daniel Merida def. Marin Cilic
3-6 6-1 6-1
Daniel Merida defeated Marin Cilic 3-6 6-1 6-1 in the 2026 Cincinnati Open first round on hard courts on August 14, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Daniel Merida | Marin Cilic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 5 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 56 | 51 |
| First serve points won % | 73 | 67 |
| Second serve points won % | 56 | 50 |
| Break points saved % | 80 | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | 20 |
| Service points won % | 65 | 58 |
| Return points won % | 42 | 35 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
| Serve rating | 282 | 234 |
| Return rating | 186 | 100 |
Win Probability
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Pre-match Comparison
| Field | Daniel Merida | Marin Cilic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | CRO |
| Birth date | Sep 26, 2004 | Sep 28, 1988 |
| Age | 21 | 37 |
| Height | 188 | 198 |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 40 | 80 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,117 | 751 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,782 | 1,761 |
| Career W-L | 17–8 | 578–350 |
| Career earnings | $946,619 | $33,461,454 |
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