Mel Purcell def. Vitas Gerulaitis
7-5 6-2
Mel Purcell defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 7-5 6-2 in the 1982 Forest Hills Wct round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Mel Purcell | Vitas Gerulaitis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 18, 1959 | Jul 26, 1954 |
| Age | 22 | 27 |
| Height | 178 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 27 | 9 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,923 | 2,063 |
| Current career W-L | 190–164 | 528–234 |
| Current career earnings | $796,760 | $2,778,748 |
Path
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Smid | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 5, 1982 | R32 |
| Robert Vant Hof | 6-0 6-4 | W | — | Match data | May 4, 1982 | R64 |
Mel Purcell's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Lendl | 2-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | May 7, 1982 | QF |
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Stockton | 7-5 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | May 5, 1982 | R32 |
| Erick Iskersky | 6-4 4-6 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | May 4, 1982 | R64 |