Van Winitsky def. Mel Purcell
7-6 7-5
Van Winitsky defeated Mel Purcell 7-6 7-5 in the 1981 Japan Open quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Van Winitsky | Mel Purcell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Mar 12, 1959 | Jul 18, 1959 |
| Age | 22 | 22 |
| Height | 185 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | 23 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,658 | 1,992 |
| Current career W-L | 106–133 | 190–164 |
| Current career earnings | $408,120 | $796,760 |
Path
Van Winitsky's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Delaney | 6-7 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 23, 1981 | R16 |
| David Dowlen | 6-0 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 22, 1981 | R32 |
| Mike Estep | 6-7 6-4 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1981 | R64 |
Van Winitsky's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot Teltscher | 4-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Oct 24, 1981 | SF |
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Gullikson | 6-3 6-7 6-3 | W | — | Match data | Oct 23, 1981 | R16 |
| Hachiro Shibata | 6-2 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Oct 22, 1981 | R32 |
| Bill Shivar | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 21, 1981 | R64 |