Jose Luis Clerc def. Mel Purcell
6-3 0-6 0-6 6-4 6-3
Jose Luis Clerc defeated Mel Purcell 6-3 0-6 0-6 6-4 6-3 in the 1981 US Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Jose Luis Clerc | Mel Purcell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | USA |
| Birth date | Aug 16, 1958 | Jul 18, 1959 |
| Age | 23 | 22 |
| Height | 185 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 28 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,210 | 1,972 |
| Current career W-L | 355–138 | 190–164 |
| Current career earnings | $1,987,036 | $796,760 |
Path
Jose Luis Clerc's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Wilkison | 6-4 5-7 6-4 5-7 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 1981 | R64 |
| Brad Drewett | 6-4 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1981 | R128 |
Jose Luis Clerc's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Manson | 3-6 6-7 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 10, 1981 | R16 |
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shlomo Glickstein | 6-4 6-4 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 5, 1981 | R64 |
| Ilie Nastase | 3-6 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 3, 1981 | R128 |