Taro Daniel – ATP #206 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Taro Daniel is a Japanese professional tennis player who competes on the ATP Tour, currently ranked world No. 374. He is right-handed. His career-high ranking is No. 58. He began his professional career in 2010.

2025 proved challenging for Daniel. Daniel won a strong 74% behind the first serve, minimized errors with only 0.18 double faults per game, and performed steadily at 63% in pressure points on serve. At lower-tier events, he reached the quarterfinal at San Diego Challenger. At lower-tier events: 5-11. Challenger/ITF hard record: 4-7. He won 51% on second serve, won 60% serve pressure points, and averaged 0.19 double faults per game.

The Japanese player's 2024 season featured the final at Auckland. Competing on hard: 8-15. He averaged only 0.17 double faults per game. He captured one title at Taipei 2 Challenger. He also reached the final at Seoul Challenger. On the Challenger/ITF circuit: 14-6. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 13-2. He averaged 0.20 double faults per game, won 75% on first serve, and won 53% on second serve.

Taro Daniel advanced to a quarterfinal at Acapulco during 2023. Hard results: 9-10. He collected 2 wins against top-20 opponents. He capitalized on 42% of breakpoint opportunities, rarely gave away free points at second serve with 53% success, and capitalized at 51% on second serve returns. He captured one title at Sydney Challenger. He also reached the final at Matsuyama Challenger. Lower-tier record: 17-6. Record on hard in lower tier: 13-3. He won 63% serve pressure points, won 45% return pressure points, and won 55% on second serve return.

Taro Daniel reached quarterfinals at Naples and Belgrade in 2022. Competing on hard: 10-14. Daniel avoided the trouble at just 0.14 double faults per game, executed at 41% on break chances, and held ground at 30% on first serve return.

Daniel's 2021 season featured a semifinal at Belgrade. He clutched under pressure converting 42% of break chances, averaged only 0.18 double faults per game, and managed to score 51% of points when pushed to second serve. At lower-tier events, he reached three semifinals at Lyon Challenger, Oeiras 3 Challenger, and Nur-Sultan 2 Challenger. On the Challenger/ITF circuit: 19-12. Challenger/ITF results on clay: 14-9. He won 55% on second serve return, won 66% on first serve, and averaged 0.23 double faults per game.

Taro Daniel delivered an impressive 2020 campaign. He won two titles at Burnie Challenger and Hamburg Challenger. Record: 13-9. Challenger record: 12-5. Record on hard in lower tier: 11-3. He averaged 0.20 double faults per game, won 68% on first serve, and converted 45% of break opportunities.

Taro Daniel reached quarterfinals at Tokyo, Geneva, and Marrakech in 2019. Clay results: 7-11. On hard, results were modest at 4-8. Daniel controlled serve with just 0.20 double faults per game, clutched under pressure converting 41% of break chances, and held ground at 28% on first serve return. At lower-tier events, he reached seven quarterfinals including Aptos Challenger, Biella Challenger, Genova Challenger, and Szczecin Challenger. At lower-tier events: 15-11. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 6-5, hard 9-6. He converted 46% of break opportunities, won 52% on second serve, and averaged 0.20 double faults per game.

Daniel won the title at Istanbul and one semifinal in 2018. On clay: a strong 9-4. Daniel struggled on hard: 7-11. Daniel created massive pressure with 52% on second returns and managed to score 50% of points when pushed to second serve.

The Japanese player accumulated points at Challenger events in 2017. He captured one title at Tigre Challenger. He also reached finals at Lisbon Challenger, Ningbo Challenger, Lahaina Challenger, and Canberra Challenger. Season record: 33-23. Challenger record: 29-14. By Challenger/ITF surface: clay 9-6, hard 20-8. He won 53% on second serve return, won 52% on second serve, and averaged 0.30 double faults per game.

2016 proved challenging for Taro Daniel. He entered the top 100 for the first time. Competing on clay: 5-9. Daniel rarely erred with just 0.20 double faults per game, capitalized on 41% of breakpoint opportunities, and maintained 50% rate on second serve returns. He captured one title at Cordenons Challenger. He also reached the final at Seville Challenger. At lower-tier events: 18-13. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 15-6, hard 3-7. He won 49% on second serve, won 65% on first serve, and saved 63% of break points.

2015 proved to be a breakthrough season for Daniel. He won three titles at Furth Challenger, Vercelli Challenger, and Yokohama Challenger. He also reached the final at Kobe Challenger. Additional semifinals at Casablanca Challenger and Braunchweig Challenger. Season record: 40-20. Challenger record: 39-15. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 26-10, hard 13-5. He converted 48% of break opportunities, won 56% on second serve return, and saved 57% of break points.

The Japanese player accumulated points at Challenger events in 2014. He broke into the top 200. He reached the final at Seville. Record: 18-20. Challenger record: 16-15. By Challenger/ITF surface: clay 10-9, hard 6-6. He won 48% on second serve, won 67% on first serve, and won 33% on first serve return.

Taro Daniel competed at Futures/ITF level in 2013. He won two titles at Spain F14 and Portugal F9. He also reached finals at Spain F2 and Yeongwol. Additional semifinals at USA F1, Spain F8, Spain F9, and Italy F22. Season record: 47-30. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 32-22, hard 7-5. He saved 55% of break points, won 62% on first serve, and won 52% on second serve return.

Taro Daniel developed through Futures tournaments in 2012. He won two titles at Spain F15 and Spain F20. He also reached finals at Spain F12 and Spain F22. Additional semifinals at USA F28, Spain F2, Spain F6, and Yokohama. Record: 56-27. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 41-18, hard 15-9. He converted 47% of break opportunities, averaged 0.18 double faults per game, and saved 60% of break points.

Taro Daniel gained ranking points at Futures level in 2011. He reached two finals at Spain F14 and Spain F32. Additional semifinals at Spain F11, Spain F25, Spain F27, and Spain F35. Season record: 45-27. By Challenger/ITF surface: clay 38-20, hard 7-7.

2010 proved challenging for Taro Daniel. He reached the semifinal at Spain F28. Record: 5-8. Challenger/ITF clay record: 5-6.