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- Aguilar has strong recent form, winning 9 of last 11 matches
- Cilic is not at his physical best and may struggle to exploit Aguilar's fatigue
- Backing Aguilar to win, likely in straight sets, is recommended
Daniel Merida looks on against Learner Tien in Montreal
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Daniel Merida Aguilar's fatigue is a concern after a long campaign at the Montreal Masters, but that may not be exposed too much against Marin Cilic.
The 37-year-old is also far from his optimal physical condition right now, which could level the playing field and give Merida Aguilar a strong opportunity. With Aguilar also coming into this match in excellent form, he looks worthy of backing at around even money.
Merida Aguilar Looks To Extend His Impressive Run
- Merida Aguilar has a 2–2 record in opening-round matches at Masters events.
- He has won nine of his last 11 matches on tour.
- Cilic has an 8–4 record in opening-round matches at Cincinnati.
- He has a 6–4 record against players outside the Top 50 in 2026.
HTH - Daniel Merida Aguilar leads 1-0
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Murcia Challenger | 1R | Clay | Merida Aguilar | 6-2, 6-4 |
Merida Aguilar Looks to Continue His Rapid Rise
Daniel Merida Aguilar registered his best result at Masters level in Montreal last week, where he reached the quarterfinals after producing three consecutive upsets against Ugo Humbert, Alex Michelsen and Tallon Griekspoor before losing to Learner Tien.
The 21-year-old had never won a main-draw match on tour before 2026, but he has posted notable breakthrough results at this level this year, reaching the final in Bucharest, winning the title in Umag and reaching the third round in Madrid.
These results, coupled with two other finals on the Challenger circuit, have now pushed him into the top 40 in the live rankings.
This is his debut appearance in Cincinnati, and he heads into the clash with a 2-2 record in opening-round matches at Masters level.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Age | Born 26 September 2004 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 63 |
| Career High | No. 59 (20 July 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 48 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 1 |
Cilic Looks to Revive His Cincinnati Success
Marin Cilic produced some confidence-boosting results earlier this year by reaching the semifinal in Dallas and the third round at the Australian Open and Miami.
However, he failed to build on those results in the following months and has faced early exits in most of the events he has played recently.
Cilic has played in the Cincinnati main draw 12 times before and cleared the opening-round hurdle on eight occasions, notably winning the title in 2016.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Croatia |
| Age | Born 28 September 1988 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 85 |
| Career High | No. 3 (29 January 2018) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 49 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 21 |
Verdict
Cilic's own physical concerns make it difficult to see him taking full advantage of any fatigue Aguilar may be carrying from Montreal. Aguilar's current form gives him the edge in these circumstances, and he can take advantage of Cilic's limitations to secure the win.
Backing Daniel Merida Aguilar to win and to win in straight sets.
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