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Steve Denton def. Mel Purcell
4-6 6-2 3-6 6-3 6-3
Match Information
| Date | Sep 6, 1982* |
|---|---|
| Tournament | US Open |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Hard |
| Round | R32 |
| Winner | Steve Denton |
| Score | 4-6 6-2 3-6 6-3 6-3 |
| Loser | Mel Purcell |
No match stats are available for this match.
Pre-match Comparison
Path
Steve Denton's path
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 1982 | R64 | Claudio Panatta | 6-3 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data |
| Sep 2, 1982 | R128 | Henri Leconte | 7-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data |
Steve Denton's next match
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 1982 | R16 | Guillermo Vilas | 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-7 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data |
Mel Purcell's path
| Date | Round | Opponent | Score | W/L | H2H | Match data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 1982 | R64 | Sherwood Stewart | 6-1 6-3 6-0 | W | — | Match data |
| Sep 2, 1982 | R128 | Cassio Motta | 6-3 1-6 6-1 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data |