John McEnroe def. Mel Purcell
6-2 6-1
John McEnroe defeated Mel Purcell 6-2 6-1 in the 1987 Philadelphia round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | John McEnroe | Mel Purcell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Feb 16, 1959 | Jul 18, 1959 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Height | 180 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 15 | 75 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,199 | 1,667 |
| Current career W-L | 835–191 | 190–164 |
| Current career earnings | $12,552,132 | $796,760 |
Path
John McEnroe's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
John McEnroe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Smid | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 6, 1987 | R16 |
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christo Steyn | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 4, 1987 | R64 |