{"id":39636,"date":"2026-08-12T00:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T19:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=39636"},"modified":"2026-08-12T00:30:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T19:30:34","slug":"learner-tien-vs-daniel-merida-aguilar-odds-predictions-best-bets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=39636","title":{"rendered":"Learner Tien vs. Daniel Merida Aguilar odds, predictions, best bets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<aside class=\"commerce-disclosure\">\n\t\t<i>Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting-editorial-standards\/\">editorial standards<\/a> for more information.<\/i><br \/>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>It seems like every month a new Spaniard is rising the ranks on the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/article\/best-tennis-betting-sites-tennis-sportsbooks-ranked-august-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ATP Tour<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Martin Landaluce and Rafael Jodar have each had time in the spotlight this year, and now it\u2019s Daniel Merida Aguilar\u2019s turn.<\/p>\n<p>The 21-year-old has been on a roll for most of 2026, going from World No. 164 to No. 63, but he\u2019s on another level at the Canadian Masters.<\/p>\n<p>Merida has dropped just two sets in the tournament, and just steamrolled Tallon Griekspoor, 6-3, 6-1, to punch his ticket to the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s a +152 underdog against another rising star, World No. 19 Learner Tien, in the quarterfinals on Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ATP Montreal: Learner Tien vs. Daniel Merida Aguilar<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s no shock that both of these players seem to be enjoying the conditions in Montreal.<\/p>\n<p>While Tien seems to do his best work on slow-paced hard courts, Merida has turned himself into a superb clay-courter, so it\u2019s no shock that he is finding success in Montreal. Unlike other slick surfaces, the conditions in Quebec are slower, so it\u2019s not uncommon to see dirtballers find their form here.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also not a shock that the Madrile\u00f1o has left a number of big servers in his wake. Griekspoor, Ugo Humbert, and Alex Michelsen all like to ramp it up with their serve, but a counter-puncher like Merida will pick you apart in slower conditions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"40288793\"><br \/>\n\t<default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\"><default:path d=\"M380 364V0h273v355h380v290H653v355H380V645H0V355h380v9z\"\/><\/default:svg><br \/>\n<\/button><br \/>\n<img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.35629139;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"40288793\" width=\"800\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/usa-reacts-winning-match-thiago-136935533.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Learner Tien reacting after winning his match.\" class=\"wp-image-40288793\" 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The 20-year-old Californian is happy to dig in and rally, just like his opponent on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Tien\u2019s the known commodity in this matchup, so it\u2019s not a shock that he\u2019s the favorite, but it\u2019s unlikely that this is a straightforward encounter for either competitor.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps<\/h3>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>Merida and Tien aren\u2019t exactly mirror images, but they\u2019re not all that different, so I expect this to be a nail-biter and go the distance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Play: Over 2.5 sets (+128, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting\/fanduel-sign-up-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FanDuel<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Trust New York Post Betting<\/h2>\n<p>Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. 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