Mel Purcell def. Brian Teacher
1-6 7-6 6-2
Mel Purcell defeated Brian Teacher 1-6 7-6 6-2 in the 1982 Los Angeles Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Mel Purcell | Brian Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 18, 1959 | Dec 23, 1954 |
| Age | 22 | 27 |
| Height | 178 cm | 190 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 38 | 14 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,895 | 1,962 |
| Current career W-L | 190–164 | 338–238 |
| Current career earnings | $796,760 | $1,426,514 |
Path
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Manson | 6-4 1-6 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 17, 1982 | QF |
| Chip Hooper | 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 16, 1982 | R16 |
| Russell Simpson | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 15, 1982 | R32 |
Mel Purcell's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | 2-6 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Apr 18, 1982 | F |
Brian Teacher's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Mayer | 7-6 4-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 17, 1982 | QF |
| Raul Ramirez | (def.) | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 16, 1982 | R16 |
| Bernie Mitton | 6-0 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 15, 1982 | R32 |