Mel Purcell def. Ben Testerman
7-6 3-6 6-4
Mel Purcell defeated Ben Testerman 7-6 3-6 6-4 in the 1985 Philadelphia round of 16 on carpet courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Mel Purcell | Ben Testerman |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jul 18, 1959 | Feb 2, 1962 |
| Age | 25 | 22 |
| Height | 178 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 66 | 22 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 1,738 | 1,815 |
| Current career W-L | 190–164 | 87–102 |
| Current career earnings | $796,760 | $371,244 |
Path
Mel Purcell's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Arias | 6-7 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 1985 | R32 |
| Marko Ostoja | 4-6 7-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 23, 1985 | R64 |
Mel Purcell's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Connors | 4-6 6-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 1985 | QF |
Ben Testerman's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Slozil | 2-6 6-4 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 1985 | R32 |