Steve Denton def. Mel Purcell
4-6 6-2 3-6 6-3 6-3
Steve Denton defeated Mel Purcell 4-6 6-2 3-6 6-3 6-3 in the 1982 US Open round of 32 on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Steve Denton | Mel Purcell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 5, 1956 | Jul 18, 1959 |
| Age | 26 | 23 |
| Height | 188 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 15 | 26 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,910 | 1,923 |
| Current career W-L | 109–116 | 190–164 |
| Current career earnings | $1,084,664 | $796,760 |
Path
Steve Denton's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudio Panatta | 6-3 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1982 | R64 |
| Henri Leconte | 7-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1982 | R128 |
Steve Denton's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo Vilas | 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-7 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 9, 1982 | R16 |
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Stewart | 6-1 6-3 6-0 | W | — | Match data | Sep 4, 1982 | R64 |
| Cassio Motta | 6-3 1-6 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1982 | R128 |