Daniel Merida vs Marton Fucsovics Preview & Prediction | 2026 US Open | First Round

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An in-form Daniel Merida takes to the court for the first time in the US Open main draw, with Marton Fucsovics his first men’s singles round one opponent.

Start date/time: 30 August 2026 at 4:00 pm

Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – ESPN

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – ESPN+

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Daniel Merida vs Marton Fucsovics prediction

The supremely talented and confident Daniel Merida has been opening eyes with his performances across the tour and now all the ingredients appear to be place for the 21-year-old to transfer this form into Grand Slam competition. Merida secured his first title only last month, winning the Croatia Open, adding to a Challenger Tour triumph in Tenerife back in February.

Marton Fucsovics has big results in his locker, such as a victory over Lorenzo Musetti at Indian Wells earlier this year. But his preparation for this tournament has been dogged by injury, which led to him pulling out of his first-round match in Cincinnati. Merida reached round three in the same tournament, backing up his quarter-finals appearance at the Canadian Open and it’s well worth backing the significantly hotter player in Merida to get the better of Fucsovics in straight sets.

Daniel Merida vs Marton Fucsovics tip: Daniel Merida to win 3-0