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Dani Mérida keeps dreaming in Umag and will play his second ATP final

Fernando Murciego | 17 Jul 2026 | 20.00
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Dani Mérida continues dreaming in Umag and will play his second ATP final. Source: Getty
Dani Mérida continues dreaming in Umag and will play his second ATP final. Source: Getty

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Dani Mérida continues to sign the best week of his professional career. The Spanish tennis player qualified for the final of the ATP 250 in Umag this Saturday after a convincing victory over Argentine Román Burruchaga with a score of 6-4, 6-2, confirming his excellent form on the Croatian clay court.

With this win, Mérida will play the second professional final of his career this Sunday, following his previous achievement last April in Bucharest. In the quest for the title, he will face the winner of the match between Bosnian Damir Dzumhur and Slovak Andrej Molcan.

The Spaniard once again delivered a very solid performance this afternoon. After a balanced first set, he managed to secure a crucial break to take the lead with a 6-4 score. Far from relaxing, he maintained control of the match in the second set, demonstrating great consistency from the baseline and seizing his opportunities to close out the match with a convincing 6-2 win.

Another final for Dani Mérida and a ranking leap

Beyond reaching the final, the result has a significant impact on the world rankings. Thanks to the points accumulated in Umag, Mérida is making a considerable climb in the ATP ranking and is now virtually on the cusp of the top 70, marking a new milestone in the progress of the young Spanish player.

The Croatian tournament is confirming the growth Mérida has experienced in recent months. After entering the ATP circuit and consistently competing against established opponents, the Spaniard is proving his ability to contend for titles at the highest level.

Now he has the opportunity to culminate an unforgettable week. A victory in the final would not only mean capturing his first ATP title but also giving a fresh boost to his world ranking, solidifying his position among the names expected to lead the Spanish tennis scene in the coming years.

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