Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Jeff Borowiak 1 final
ATP Tampa 1981 Draw & Results
CompletedMel Purcell won the 1981 Tampa, defeating Jeff Borowiak 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played March 9–15 on hard courts in Tampa, United States.
Full tournament history →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
Round of 32
Mel Purcell
6-4 6-1
Steve Meister
7-5 6-0
Chris Mayotte
6-3 7-6
Walter Redondo
6-7 6-3 6-4
Tom Gullikson
7-6 4-6 6-3
Ben Mckown
7-5 1-6 7-6
Jaime Fillol
6-3 7-6
Phil Dent
6-2 6-3
Jeff Borowiak
6-7 6-3 7-5
Rick Fagel
6-4 1-6 6-2
Robert Vant Hof
6-3 6-3
Tim Wilkison
6-4 6-4
Butch Walts
6-2 6-4
Guillermo Aubone
6-3 5-7 6-1
Sammy Giammalva Jr
6-0 4-6 6-2
John Alexander
7-6 6-1
Round of 16
Mel Purcell
6-4 7-6
Chris Mayotte
6-3 7-6
Tom Gullikson
6-4 3-6 6-1
Jaime Fillol
7-6 1-6 7-6
Jeff Borowiak
6-3 6-2
Robert Vant Hof
6-2 7-5
Butch Walts
6-2 6-1
Sammy Giammalva Jr
6-2 7-6
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Mel Purcell
6-4 7-6
Jeff Borowiak
7-6 6-3
Final
Mel Purcell
4-6 6-4 6-3
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Tampa.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Mel Purcell 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Ben Mckown 1 appearance
View the full Tampa record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Purcell | 4-6 6-4 6-3 | Jeff Borowiak | H2H | Match data | 1981 | Hard |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Tampa held?
- Tampa is held in Tampa, United States.
- Who is the latest recorded Tampa winner?
- The 1981 Tampa was won by Mel Purcell, who defeated Jeff Borowiak 4-6 6-4 6-3.
- What is the earliest recorded Tampa edition?
- The earliest recorded edition of Tampa in TennisDB is 1981.
- What surface is Tampa played on?
- Tampa is played on hard courts.