Surface:
Hard
Round:
1/32
Daniel Merida
ESP
ATP - 42
04
:
01
:
04
Alexander Blockx
BEL
ATP - 27

Merida Aguilar vs Blockx Prediction 2 November 2026

    🔊 In the 1/32 finals in Paris, Daniel Merida and Alexander Blockx are set to face off. Neither player comes into this match with a clear edge based on recent results. With indoor hard courts as the setting, fans can expect a tightly contested battle between two consistently strong servers.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Daniel Merida and Alexander Blockx have never faced each other before.

    Daniel Merida Player Overview

    Daniel Merida comes into this match with 5 wins from his last 10 outings, highlighting a certain inconsistency in his recent form. In his last three matches, Merida has recorded a victory over Alejandro Tabilo but fell short against Botic van de Zandschulp and Daniil Medvedev. This suggests that while he can challenge top-tier opponents, maintaining stability against elite competition remains an issue. On average, matches involving Merida run to 25.3 games, with the Spaniard winning 52% of all games played. Notably, he claims 77% of service games-an impressive figure that suggests he can hold serve even against higher-ranked players.

    Match Results: Daniel Merida

    28.10.26
    Vienna
    Daniel Merida
    Daniel Merida
    Daniil Medvedev
    Daniil Medvedev
    0
    2
    65
    77
    1
    6
    L
    08.10.26
    SHA
    Botic Van De Zandschulp
    Botic Van De Zandschulp
    Daniel Merida
    Daniel Merida
    2
    1
    1
    6
    6
    3
    6
    4
    L
    19.09.26
    Davis Cup
     Alejandro Tabilo
    Alejandro Tabilo
    Daniel Merida
    Daniel Merida
    1
    2
    7
    5
    3
    6
    3
    6
    W
    04.09.26
    USO
    Alex Michelsen
    Alex Michelsen
    Daniel Merida
    Daniel Merida
    3
    0
    77
    65
    6
    4
    6
    3
    L
    02.09.26
    USO
    Daniel Merida
    Daniel Merida
    Andrey Rublev
    Andrey Rublev
    3
    1
    63
    77
    6
    2
    6
    4
    6
    4
    W
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    Alexander Blockx Player Overview

    Alexander Blockx has also managed just five wins in his last ten matches, but his average number of games played per match is even higher - 27.1. This suggests the Belgian often drags contests into long, drawn-out battles regardless of the final outcome. With a high ace count (averaging over ten per match) and an impressive 79% of service games won, he rarely cedes the initiative when serving. Blockx claims 59% of sets played and wins 55% of all games overall. Despite coming into this tournament on the back of three consecutive defeats, his stats indicate that his matches are likely to feature extended sets - even if he drops one along the way.

    Match Results: Alexander Blockx

    09.10.26
    SHA
    Quentin Halys
    Quentin Halys
    Alexander Blockx
    Alexander Blockx
    2
    1
    4
    6
    711
    69
    6
    4
    L
    30.09.26
    TOK
    Valentin Vacherot
    Valentin Vacherot
    Alexander Blockx
    Alexander Blockx
    2
    0
    7
    6
    7
    6
    L
    09.09.26
    USO
    Karen Khachanov
    Karen Khachanov
    Alexander Blockx
    Alexander Blockx
    2
    0
    6
    2
    7
    5
    3
    2
    L
    07.09.26
    USO
    Francisco Cerundolo
    Francisco Cerundolo
    Alexander Blockx
    Alexander Blockx
    1
    3
    3
    6
    6
    4
    5
    7
    5
    7
    W
    05.09.26
    USO
    Alexander Blockx
    Alexander Blockx
    Flavio Cobolli
    Flavio Cobolli
    3
    1
    64
    77
    6
    3
    6
    0
    6
    3
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    Key factors

    • Matches featuring Daniel Merida average 25.3 games per contest.
    • Alexander Blockx typically plays 27.1 games per match, suggesting his encounters tend to be lengthy battles.
    • Blockx posts impressive ace statistics, which helps him hold serve consistently and contributes to higher overall game totals.

    Expected scenario

    Both players have shown they can consistently hold serve and prevent their opponent from wrapping up sets quickly. Their average number of games played per match exceeds the typical total line for tournaments like this, which points to a trend of lengthy sets. There’s a strong chance they surpass the 22.5 games mark even without the need for a deciding third set.

    ⭐ Editorial Prediction

    Both players have shown similar form and statistical output, with their average number of games played exceeding the standard threshold for this total line. Their impressive hold percentages suggest we could be in for long sets or even extra sets, regardless of how the match unfolds. The recommended bet is over 22.5 games.
    Total Over (22,5)
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    Published: 02/11/2026, 06:04
    Viktar Piatrouski
    Viktar Piatrouski
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    Betting Tips: Daniel Merida - Alexander Blockx

    Daniel Merida has won over 10.5 games:
    merida-daniel-0in 14 of last 16 matches.
    Daniel Merida Total Over (10,5)
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    Under 26.5 games:
    merida-daniel-0in 6 of last 7 Daniel Merida games.
    Total Under (26,5)
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    Daniel Merida won with a +5.5 games handicap:
    merida-daniel-0in 15 of last 16 matches.
    Daniel Merida Handicap (+5,5)
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    Daniel Merida won with a +1.5 sets handicap:
    merida-daniel-0in 14 of last 16 matches.
    Daniel Merida Sets Handicap (+1,5)
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