Wimbledon ATP: Daniel Merida Aguilar vs Daniil Medvedev

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Market context

The underlying event is a second-round Wimbledon ATP clash between Spain’s Daniel Merida Aguilar and Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, scheduled to begin at 13:00 Moscow time on 1 July 2026. Medvedev, world No. 8 and a two-time Wimbledon semifinalist, enters as the clear favourite due to his top-10 ranking, deep All England Club history, and superior match toughness against the 21-year-old Spaniard, who holds a modest 6-5 ATP record and limited grass exposure[1][4].

Historically, such ranking gulf matchups at Wimbledon—where a top-10 player faces a qualifier or early-round newcomer with under 10 Grand Slam matches—resolve overwhelmingly in the favourite’s favour, with implied probabilities above 95% rarely shifting unless injury or weather intervenes[1][6]. The current 100% YES implied probability for Medvedev advancing aligns with this consensus, placing the value spot on the contrarian angle of Aguilar surviving a set, though the market offers no real value on the underdog winning outright.

Traders should monitor the official start-time announcement and any pre-match press updates from Medvedev’s camp, as his baseline-heavy adaptation on grass has been confirmed through recent practice sessions[1]. A delayed start beyond 7 days or a cancellation would trigger a 50-50 settlement, but no such risk is currently evident in the schedule[1]. The key dependency remains whether Aguilar can disrupt Medvedev’s rhythm early, a scenario unsupported by recent head-to-head data or surface familiarity[1][5].

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Methodology

This page reviews Wimbledon ATP: Daniel Merida Aguilar vs Daniil Medvedev across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Who Will Win, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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