Mel Purcell def. Brian Gottfried
4-6 6-3 6-3 6-2
Mel Purcell defeated Brian Gottfried 4-6 6-3 6-3 6-2 in the 1983 Wimbledon round of 16 on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Mel Purcell | Brian Gottfried |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 18, 1959 | Jan 27, 1952 |
| Age | 23 | 31 |
| Height | 178 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 40 | 16 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,764 | 1,948 |
| Current career W-L | 190–164 | 690–321 |
| Current career earnings | $796,760 | $2,782,514 |
Path
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Maurer | 5-7 6-3 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 1983 | R32 |
| Stuart Bale | 7-6 6-4 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 24, 1983 | R64 |
| Tim Wilkison | 6-2 4-6 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1983 | R128 |
Mel Purcell's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lewis | 7-6 0-6 4-6 6-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Jul 1, 1983 | QF |
Brian Gottfried's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joao Soares | 7-6 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 1983 | R32 |
| Matt Doyle | 7-5 4-6 7-6 6-4 | W | — | Match data | Jun 24, 1983 | R64 |
| Shlomo Glickstein | 6-1 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 1983 | R128 |