Mel Purcell def. Eddie Dibbs
3-6 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-3
Mel Purcell defeated Eddie Dibbs 3-6 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-3 in the 1981 Roland Garros round of 32 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Mel Purcell | Eddie Dibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 18, 1959 | Feb 23, 1951 |
| Age | 21 | 30 |
| Height | 178 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 28 | 20 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,866 | 1,978 |
| Current career W-L | 190–164 | 605–262 |
| Current career earnings | $796,760 | $2,016,426 |
Path
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansour Bahrami | 6-1 6-1 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 29, 1981 | R64 |
| Andreas Maurer | 3-6 4-6 6-1 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 27, 1981 | R128 |
Mel Purcell's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | 2-6 4-6 6-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Jun 3, 1981 | R16 |
Eddie Dibbs's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lewis | 6-3 6-2 4-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 29, 1981 | R64 |
| Bruce Manson | 6-0 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | May 27, 1981 | R128 |