Jimmy Connors def. Mel Purcell
6-4 4-6 6-1
Jimmy Connors defeated Mel Purcell 6-4 4-6 6-1 in the 1983 Cincinnati Open round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jimmy Connors | Mel Purcell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 2, 1952 | Jul 18, 1959 |
| Age | 30 | 24 |
| Height | 177 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 30 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,217 | 1,845 |
| Current career W-L | 1,266–298 | 190–164 |
| Current career earnings | $8,641,040 | $796,760 |
Path
Jimmy Connors's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Jarryd | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 18, 1983 | R32 |
| Tim Wilkison | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 17, 1983 | R64 |
Jimmy Connors's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Mayer | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 21, 1983 | QF |
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Fleming | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 18, 1983 | R32 |
| Harold Solomon | 7-5 2-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 17, 1983 | R64 |