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Dani Mérida: Rising Spanish Star Faces Rublev

Published September 2, 2026 · Updated September 2, 2026 · El País

21-year-old Dani Mérida has climbed 124 spots to reach world number 39 and secured his first ATP title in Umag, Croatia.

21-year-old Dani Mérida has climbed 124 spots to reach world number 39 and secured his first ATP title in Umag, Croatia. macnevers-and-co.beer

Describing tennis as a potential nightmare if not treated well, Mérida broke into the spotlight quietly compared to peers like Carlos Alcaraz. Having won his first trophy, the Madrid native is set to face Andrey Rublev today at 17:00 on Movistar+.

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