Mel Purcell
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. 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.
| Country (sports) | United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Murray, KY |
| Born | July 18, 1959 Joplin, MO |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Turned pro | 1979 |
| Retired | 1988 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $797,197 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 190–164 |
| Career titles | 3 |
| Highest ranking | No. 21 (November 3, 1980) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 4R (1981, 1982) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1983) |
| US Open | 3R (1980, 1981, 1982, 1986) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 118–139 |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 47 (August 20, 1984) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | QF (1981) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1984) |
| US Open | 3R (1978, 1982, 1983) |
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