Mel Purcell def. Gabriel Urpi
6-7 6-1 5-4 (ret.)
The match ended when Gabriel Urpi retired.
Mel Purcell defeated Gabriel Urpi 6-7 6-1 5-4 RET after Gabriel Urpi retired in the 1981 Indianapolis round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Mel Purcell | Gabriel Urpi |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Jul 18, 1959 | Aug 16, 1961 |
| Age | 22 | 19 |
| Height | 178 cm | 173 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 26 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,909 | 1,596 |
| Current career W-L | 190–164 | 43–67 |
| Current career earnings | $796,760 | $144,450 |
Path
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Orantes | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 6, 1981 | R32 |
| Pavel Slozil | 5-0 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 5, 1981 | R64 |
Mel Purcell's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Luis Clerc | 3-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Aug 8, 1981 | QF |
Gabriel Urpi's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heinz Gunthardt | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 6, 1981 | R32 |
| Fernando Maynetto | 6-1 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 5, 1981 | R64 |