Loyola:

2017-18 (Senior): 

Competed in three matches during his senior season, earning doubles victories in all three appearances alongside teammate Ernesto Telles ... His two singles matches did not finish.

2016-17 (Junior): 

Did not appear in any matches in his junior season.

2015-16 (Sophomore): 

Participated in eight matches, earning four doubles victories and three singles victories.

2014-15 (Freshman): 

Played in all 19 matches during his freshman campaign ... Earned three singles victories and four doubles victories on the year.

Pre-Loyola:

Graduated cum laude from Coral Gables Senior High School ... Played tennis under head coach David Weiner ... Went undefeated his senior season ... Member of the 2014 state championship team ... State champion his senior season.

Personal:

Majoring in Political Science ... Born August 18, 1996 ... Son of Oscar Mercado and Jacqueline Kleis ... Best book he’s ever read is The Hobbit ... Favorite food is anything fried ... Favorite movie is Forrest Gump ... Favorite TV show is Game of Thrones ... Most influential people in his life are his parents ... Favorite sport to watch is football and favorite player is Robert Griffin III ... Brother Federico played on the Loyola tennis team ... The CD currently in his car is Red Hot Chili Peppers ... Favorite childhood cartoon is Scooby Doo ... The happiest day of his life is when his high school team won state.