Mel Purcell

Mel Purcell
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceMurray, KY
Born (1959-07-18) July 18, 1959 (age 65)
Joplin, MO
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Turned pro1979
Retired1988
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize money$797,197
Singles
Career record190–164
Career titles3
Highest rankingNo. 21 (November 3, 1980)
Grand Slam singles results
French Open4R (1981, 1982)
WimbledonQF (1983)
US Open3R (1980, 1981, 1982, 1986)
Doubles
Career record118–139
Career titles4
Highest rankingNo. 47 (August 20, 1984)
Grand Slam doubles results
French OpenQF (1981)
Wimbledon3R (1984)
US Open3R (1978, 1982, 1983)

Mel Purcell (born July 18, 1959) is a former professional tennis player and coach from the U.S. His career-high singles ranking was world No. 21, achieved in November 1980.[1] Purcell's finest moment was when he reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 1983. He was head coach of the Murray State University men's tennis team from 1996 to 2016.

  1. ^ "Mel Purcell | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis".