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Daniel Merida advances to quarter-finals at ATP Montreal Masters

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Daniel Merida advances to quarter-finals at ATP Montreal Masters

Summary

Daniel Merida defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6-3, 6-1 at the ATP Montreal Masters on Sunday, marking his first tour-level win on hardcourt. This victory advances Merida to the quarter-finals, where he will face US 12th seed Learner Tien, who overcame Thiago Tirante 6-4, 6-4. Merida, ranked 63rd in the world, will also reach a career-high ranking within the top 50. Tien saved all eight break points in the second set, showcasing strong performance under humid conditions. Merida aims to extend his winning streak to five matches in his first Masters quarter-final appearance.

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By the Numbers

•Merida has never won a tour-level match on hardcourt prior to Montreal.
•Merida secured his victory in 69 minutes against Griekspoor.
•Learner Tien saved eight break points in his match against Tirante.
•Merida won a clay title in Umag last month prior to this hardcourt success.
•The ATP Montreal Masters is an important event leading up to the US Open.

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8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Clay-courter Merida on hardcourt learning curve in Montreal

What they're saying

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Daniel Merida smothered Tallon Griekspoor 6-3, 6-1 on Sunday as the Spaniard continued his rapid adjustment to hardcourt tennis at the ATP Montreal Masters.Prior to making his Montreal debut, clay-courter Merida had never won a tour-level match on hardcourt.
— Yahoo Sports

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