ATP Tampa 1981 Draw, Results & Schedule

Mel Purcell won the 1981 Tampa, defeating Jeff Borowiak 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on hard courts in Tampa, United States, from March 9 to March 15, 1981. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Mel Purcell
def. Jeff Borowiak , 4-6 6-4 6-3
Dates
Mar 9 — Mar 15
Location
Tampa, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Tampa 1981 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Mel Purcell #27 4-6 6-4 6-3 Jeff Borowiak H2H Match data Mar 15, 1981* F
SF (2)
Mel Purcell #27 6-4 7-6 Tom Gullikson — Match data Mar 14, 1981* SF
Jeff Borowiak 7-6 6-3 Butch Walts #54 H2H Match data Mar 14, 1981* SF
QF (4)
Jeff Borowiak 7-6 6-3 Robert Vant Hof — Match data Mar 14, 1981* QF
Butch Walts #54 4-6 6-3 6-2 Sammy Giammalva Jr — Match data Mar 14, 1981* QF
Mel Purcell #27 6-3 6-2 Chris Mayotte H2H Match data Mar 14, 1981* QF
Tom Gullikson 6-3 6-2 Jaime Fillol — Match data Mar 14, 1981* QF
R16 (8)
Tom Gullikson 6-4 3-6 6-1 Ben Mckown — Match data Mar 13, 1981* R16
Jeff Borowiak 6-3 6-2 Rick Fagel H2H Match data Mar 13, 1981* R16
Jaime Fillol 7-6 1-6 7-6 Phil Dent #50 H2H Match data Mar 13, 1981* R16
Butch Walts #54 6-2 6-1 Guillermo Aubone H2H Match data Mar 13, 1981* R16
Robert Vant Hof 6-2 7-5 Tim Wilkison #80 — Match data Mar 13, 1981* R16
Chris Mayotte 6-3 7-6 Walter Redondo H2H Match data Mar 13, 1981* R16
Sammy Giammalva Jr 6-2 7-6 John Alexander — Match data Mar 13, 1981* R16
Mel Purcell #27 6-4 7-6 Steve Meister H2H Match data Mar 13, 1981* R16
R32 (16)
Tim Wilkison #80 6-4 6-4 Paul Kronk — Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32
John Alexander 7-6 6-1 Jimmy Arias H2H Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32
Walter Redondo 6-7 6-3 6-4 Francisco Gonzalez #66 H2H Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32 Upset: winner had a 17 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Phil Dent #50 6-2 6-3 Steve Krulevitz H2H Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32
Sammy Giammalva Jr 6-0 4-6 6-2 Terry Moor #35 — Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32 Upset: winner had a 16 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Jeff Borowiak 6-7 6-3 7-5 Billy Martin H2H Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32
Robert Vant Hof 6-3 6-3 Manuel Orantes #56 — Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32
Rick Fagel 6-4 1-6 6-2 Eddie Dibbs #17 H2H Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32 Upset: winner had a 15 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Butch Walts #54 6-2 6-4 Richard Meyer #91 H2H Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32
Mel Purcell #27 6-4 6-1 Rodney Harmon H2H Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32
Jaime Fillol 6-3 7-6 Syd Ball H2H Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32
Chris Mayotte 6-3 7-6 Bernie Mitton #78 H2H Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32
Guillermo Aubone 6-3 5-7 6-1 Nick Saviano #77 H2H Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32 Upset: winner had a 16 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Tom Gullikson 7-6 4-6 6-3 Marko Ostoja — Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32
Steve Meister 7-5 6-0 John Hayes H2H Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32
Ben Mckown 7-5 1-6 7-6 Ulrich Marten H2H Match data Mar 12, 1981* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Tampa.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Jeff Borowiak 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Mel Purcell 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Ben Mckown 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Tampa finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Mel Purcell #27 4-6 6-4 6-3 Jeff Borowiak H2H Match data 1981 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other ATP 250 tournaments in 1981

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tampa held?
Tampa is held in Tampa, United States.
Who won the most recent Tampa?
The 1981 Tampa was won by Mel Purcell, who defeated Jeff Borowiak 4-6 6-4 6-3.
When was the first Tampa played?
The first edition of Tampa was held in 1981.
What surface is Tampa played on?
Tampa is played on hard courts.