Daniel Elahi Galan – ATP #153 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Daniel Elahi Galan - ATP #153 Tennis Player
Daniel Elahi Galan
COL Age: 29 (18-06-1996)
Hand: Right
Highest ranked: 56
ATP
#153
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
32 - 27
54.2% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Daniel Elahi Galan generates great 0.67 break chances per return game. Currently ranked 153 in the ATP. Also on return, he breaks down first serves at 32.0% clip. In addition, he converts 26.3% of return games into breaks. However, he wins only 60.8% of pressure points when serving and is vulnerable at second serve with just 49.3% points won. Last match was 89 days ago.

Daniel Elahi Galan - Career History

Daniel Elahi Galan is a professional tennis player who competes for Colombia on the ATP Tour, currently holding a world ranking of No. 153. He plays right-handed. His career-best ranking stands at No. 56. He turned professional in 2012.

Daniel Elahi Galan accumulated points at Challenger events in 2025. He won two titles at Santiago Challenger and Punta Del Este Challenger. Season record: 21-14. Results on clay: 20-11. He won 71% on first serve, won 43% return pressure points, and won 52% on second serve return.

2024 proved challenging for Daniel Elahi Galan. Competing on clay: 5-11. He averaged only 0.13 double faults per game, maintained 49% rate on second serve returns, and competed well winning 29% on first serve return. At lower-tier events, he reached the final at Braga Challenger. Additional semifinals at Cagliari Challenger and Valencia Challenger. At lower-tier events: 15-14. Competing on clay: 13-12. He won 62% serve pressure points, won 71% on first serve, and saved 60% of break points.

Daniel Elahi Galan's 2023 season featured a quarterfinal at Kitzbuhel. Clay results: 4-10. Daniel Elahi Galan struggled on hard: 1-9. He avoided the trouble at just 0.17 double faults per game and recorded 0.5 aces per service game. At lower-tier events, he reached two finals at Sarasota Challenger and Guayaquil Challenger. Additional semifinals at Turin Challenger and Cagliari Challenger. On the Challenger/ITF circuit: 19-8. Results on clay: 18-7. He saved 62% of break points, won 71% on first serve, and averaged 0.10 double faults per game.

Daniel Elahi Galan advanced to quarterfinals at Naples, Cordoba, and San Diego during 2022. A maiden top-100 ranking followed. Competing on hard: 7-5. Clay proved challenging: 4-6. He recorded a win over a top-10 opponent. Daniel Elahi Galan averaged only 0.09 double faults per game, showed mental strength converting 42% of breakpoints, and capitalized at 51% on second serve returns. At lower-tier events, he won two titles at Sarasota Challenger and Concepcion Challenger. Additional semifinals at Heilbronn Challenger, Tallahassee Challenger, and Santo Domingo Challenger. Lower-tier record: 22-8. Competing on clay: 22-8. He averaged 0.13 double faults per game, saved 62% of break points, and won 34% on first serve return.

Daniel Elahi Galan reached a semifinal at Santiago in 2021. Hard results: 5-7. He minimized errors with only 0.11 double faults per game and clutched under pressure converting 44% of break chances. At lower-tier events, he reached the final at Heilbronn Challenger. At lower-tier events: 10-13. Results on clay: 10-11. He converted 43% of break opportunities, won 50% on second serve, and averaged 0.11 double faults per game.

2020 proved to be a breakthrough season for Daniel Elahi Galan. He captured one title at Lima Challenger. He also reached the final at Newport Beach Challenger. Additional semifinals at Cary Challenger and Campinas Challenger. Record: 21-9. Across surfaces: clay 11-4, hard 10-5. He averaged 0.50 aces per game, saved 59% of break points, and won 49% on second serve return.

Daniel Elahi Galan accumulated points at Challenger events in 2019. He reached the semifinal at Perugia Challenger. Season record: 19-17. Results on clay: 16-11. He won 48% on second serve return, won 50% on second serve, and averaged 0.15 double faults per game.

Daniel Elahi Galan built ranking on the Challenger tour in 2018. He entered the top 200 for the first time. He captured one title at San Benedetto Del Tronto Challenger. Additional semifinals at Mexico City Challenger and San Luis Potosi Challenger. Record: 19-15. By surface: clay 14-6, hard 5-9. He won 53% on second serve, won 69% on first serve, and saved 63% of break points.

Daniel Elahi Galan developed through Futures tournaments in 2017. He captured one title at Colombia F1. He also reached finals at Colombia F2 and Bogota Challenger. Season record: 40-31. Across surfaces: clay 27-21, hard 13-10. He won 53% on second serve, saved 60% of break points, and won 49% on second serve return.

Daniel Elahi Galan gained ranking points at Futures level in 2016. He reached five finals at Colombia F4, Colombia F5, Colombia F6, Colombia F8, and Colombia F9. Record: 51-33. Surface breakdown: clay 38-26, hard 13-7. He won 52% on second serve, saved 66% of break points, and averaged 0.41 aces per game.

Daniel Elahi Galan competed at Futures/ITF level in 2015. He won two titles at Mexico F8 and Colombia F8. He also reached the final at Colombia F4. Season record: 22-12. By surface: clay 11-9, hard 11-3. He won 69% on first serve, won 51% on second serve, and saved 52% of break points.

A tough 2014 season for Daniel Elahi Galan. He reached two quarterfinals at Ecuador F1 and Colombia F6. Record: 9-12. Competing on clay: 8-9. He won 46% on second serve, and won 42% on second serve return.

Daniel Elahi Galan faced difficulties in 2013. He reached the quarterfinal at Colombia F2. Season record: 7-11. Results on clay: 5-5.

Daniel Elahi Galan Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Daniel Elahi Galan

What is Daniel Elahi Galan's record by surface?

Over his career at ATP level, Daniel Elahi Galan holds a record of 23-37 (38.3%) on clay, 16-30 (34.8%) on hard, and 5-5 (50.0%) on grass. At Challenger/ITF level: 213-142 (60.0%) on clay, 62-56 (52.5%) on hard, and 0-1 on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 1-2 (33.3%) on hard and 1-4 (20.0%) on clay at ATP level. 20-11 (64.5%) on clay, 1-2 (33.3%) on hard, and 0-1 on grass at Challenger/ITF level.

How many titles has Daniel Elahi Galan won?

Daniel Elahi Galan has won nine titles at Challenger/ITF level (seven on clay and two on hard).

What is Daniel Elahi Galan's recent form?

Daniel Elahi Galan has lost his last 3 matches. Over the past 10 matches, he holds a 3-7 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Daniel Elahi Galan has posted a 32-27 record (54.2% win rate). His last match was 2 months ago.

How many aces does Daniel Elahi Galan serve per match?

Daniel Elahi Galan serves an average of 4.7 aces per match in the last 52 weeks, consistent with his career average of 5.0.

How does Daniel Elahi Galan perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Daniel Elahi Galan is 0-3 against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 0-3. Against Top 50 opponents: 0-3. Against Top 100 opponents: 2-7 (22.2%). Over his career: 1-11 (8.3%) against Top 20 opponents. Against Top 50 opponents: 8-38 (17.4%). Against Top 100 opponents: 42-83 (33.6%).