Thierry Tulasne def. Mel Purcell
6-4 6-1
Thierry Tulasne defeated Mel Purcell 6-4 6-1 in the 1981 Philadelphia round of 32 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Thierry Tulasne | Mel Purcell |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 12, 1963 | Jul 18, 1959 |
| Age | 17 | 21 |
| Height | 178 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | — | 28 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,543 | 1,770 |
| Current career W-L | 215–206 | 190–164 |
| Current career earnings | $1,058,412 | $796,760 |
Path
Thierry Tulasne's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Thierry Tulasne's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy Giammalva Jr | 6-3 4-6 6-2 | W | — | Match data | Jan 30, 1981 | R16 |
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Kriek | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 28, 1981 | R64 |