Daniel Merida has an impressive clay court record of 11–5 across 16 matches (68.8% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 16 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. Claimed 1 title on clay: Umag.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Daniel Merida has yet to record a win on clay at this stage — 0–1 across 1 Grand Slam match. Breaking through here would mark a significant step forward on this surface.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): a positive 2–2 (50.0%) across 4 matches — winning above .500 at this level, week in week out, is a genuine sign of quality on clay.

2 finals reached on clay — won 1, lost 1 (solid 50% conversion) — consistently getting to finals and winning the majority is a hallmark of elite performers on clay. 2 semifinals. 2 quarterfinals.

Best season: 2026 — 11–5 (68.8%) from 16 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.

Daniel Merida recorded a notable 5-match winning streak on clay — a run that demonstrates consistency across consecutive draws on this surface.

Recent Form 2026: 11–5 (68.8%) on clay. Last 10: W L L L W W W W W L — positive form, wins outweighing losses in the latest stretch.