Mel Purcell def. Rolf Gehring
6-4 3-0 (ret.)
The match ended when Rolf Gehring retired.
Mel Purcell defeated Rolf Gehring 6-4 3-0 RET after Rolf Gehring retired in the 1980 South African Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Mel Purcell | Rolf Gehring |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GER |
| Birth date | Jul 18, 1959 | Nov 25, 1955 |
| Age | 21 | 25 |
| Height | 178 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 28 | 36 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,743 | 1,797 |
| Current career W-L | 190–164 | 113–128 |
| Current career earnings | $796,760 | $355,057 |
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