Mel Purcell def. Kevin Curren
4-6 6-2 6-4
Mel Purcell defeated Kevin Curren 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the 1981 Forest Hills Wct round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Mel Purcell | Kevin Curren |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 18, 1959 | Mar 2, 1958 |
| Age | 21 | 23 |
| Height | 178 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 28 | 43 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,889 | 1,775 |
| Current career W-L | 190–164 | 339–238 |
| Current career earnings | $796,760 | $3,054,423 |
Path
Mel Purcell's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Mel Purcell's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fritz Buehning | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 8, 1981 | R16 |
Kevin Curren's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Luis Damiani | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 6, 1981 | R64 |