Ivan Lendl def. Mel Purcell
6-2 6-2
Ivan Lendl defeated Mel Purcell 6-2 6-2 in the 1982 Forest Hills Wct quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ivan Lendl | Mel Purcell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Mar 7, 1960 | Jul 18, 1959 |
| Age | 22 | 22 |
| Height | 188 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 27 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,339 | 1,945 |
| Current career W-L | 1,045–227 | 190–164 |
| Current career earnings | $21,262,417 | $796,760 |
Path
Ivan Lendl's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Gildemeister | 6-2 6-0 | W | — | Match data | May 6, 1982 | R16 |
| Werner Zirngibl | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 5, 1982 | R32 |
| Damir Keretic | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 4, 1982 | R64 |
Ivan Lendl's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Luis Clerc | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 7, 1982 | SF |
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitas Gerulaitis | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 6, 1982 | R16 |
| Tomas Smid | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 5, 1982 | R32 |
| Robert Vant Hof | 6-0 6-4 | W | — | Match data | May 4, 1982 | R64 |