Mel Purcell def. Jose Higueras
6-4 6-4
Mel Purcell defeated Jose Higueras 6-4 6-4 in the 1983 Swiss Open Gstaad quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Mel Purcell | Jose Higueras |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ESP |
| Birth date | Jul 18, 1959 | Mar 1, 1953 |
| Age | 23 | 30 |
| Height | 178 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 26 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,791 | 2,053 |
| Current career W-L | 190–164 | 424–220 |
| Current career earnings | $796,760 | $1,406,355 |
Path
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Gunnarsson | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 8, 1983 | R16 |
| David Carter | 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1983 | R32 |
Mel Purcell's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Mayer | 7-5 3-6 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 9, 1983 | SF |
Jose Higueras's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jairo Velasco | 5-7 7-5 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Jul 8, 1983 | R16 |
| Jorge Lozano | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 7, 1983 | R32 |