# Dani Mérida US Open performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dani-mrida-us-open-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-02T18:33:34.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Spanish tennis player Dani Mérida entered the US Open main draw following a significant rise in world rankings, moving from 163rd to the top 40. Mérida attributed this progress to improved mental confidence and intensive physical training focused on strength and endurance.

During the tournament, Mérida achieved his best Grand Slam result to date by defeating Andrey Rublev in four sets. The victory, which secured his place in the third round, was supported by a high service point win percentage of 67%.

## Claims

- Dani Mérida defeated Andrey Rublev at the US Open. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The match score was 6-7(3), 6-2, 6-4, and 6-4 in favor of Mérida. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Dani Mérida is ranked number 39 in the world. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Andrey Rublev is ranked number 24 in the world. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The match lasted two hours and 48 minutes. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Mérida will face Alex Michelsen in the third round. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Dani Mérida defeats Andrey Rublev to reach US Open third round

Dani Mérida defeated Andrey Rublev 6-7, 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the third round of the US Open, marking a career-best Grand Slam result for the 21-year-old Spaniard.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dani-mrida-defeats-andrey-rublev-to-reach-us-open-third-round

### 2026-08-27: Dani Mérida discusses US Open preparation and professional growth

Spanish tennis player Dani Mérida discusses his rise into the top 40 and his mental and physical preparation for the US Open main draw.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dani-mrida-discusses-us-open-preparation-and-professional-growth

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