Brian Gottfried def. Mel Purcell
6-4 6-3
Brian Gottfried defeated Mel Purcell 6-4 6-3 in the 1981 La Quinta round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Brian Gottfried | Mel Purcell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jan 27, 1952 | Jul 18, 1959 |
| Age | 29 | 21 |
| Height | 183 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 15 | 31 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,967 | 1,790 |
| Current career W-L | 690–321 | 190–164 |
| Current career earnings | $2,782,514 | $796,760 |
Path
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Austin | 6-3 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Feb 19, 1981 | R32 |
| Thierry Tulasne | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 1981 | R64 |
Brian Gottfried's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Solomon | 6-3 4-6 6-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 21, 1981 | QF |
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Mayer | 6-4 4-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 19, 1981 | R32 |
| Peter Rennert | 5-7 7-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 1981 | R64 |