Karen Schimper
Karen Schimper (born 26 May 1967) is a former professional tennis player from South Africa.
| Full name | Karen Schimper |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} South Africa |
| Born | 26 May 1967 |
| Retired | 1994 |
| Prize money | $126,308 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 112-77 |
| Career titles | 2 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 75 (23 May 1988) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| French Open | 4R (1987) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1988) |
| US Open | 2R (1987) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 34-51 |
| Highest ranking | No. 78 (10 April 1989) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1987) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1989) |
| US Open | 1R (1987, 1988) |
Biography
Schimper, who comes from Bloemfontein, began competing on the professional tour in 1986, winning two ITF singles titles.[1]
At the 1987 French Open she made it to the four round, competing as a qualifier. She had with wins over Maria Lindström, Lisa Bonder and Terry Phelps, before being eliminated by Gabriela Sabatini.[2]
Her career best ranking of 75 in the world came in 1988.
ITF finals
| $25,000 tournaments |
| $5–10,000 tournaments |
Singles (2–3)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | 13 July 1986 | Boynton Beach, United States | Hard |  Sheri Norris |
6–0, 6–3 |
| Winner | 1. | 20 July 1986 | Midland, United States | Clay |  Ruth Seeman |
6–3, 6–2 |
| Runner-up | 3. | 29 November 1986 | Pretoria, South Africa | Hard | Dianne Van Rensburg |
6–4, 1–6, 4–6 |
| Runner-up | 4. | 8 December 1986 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Hard |  Marie-Christine Damas |
4–6, 4–6 |
| Runner-up | 5. | 22 December 1986 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Hard | Elna Reinach |
6-2, 3-6, 1-6 |
Doubles (0–2)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
| Runner-up | 1. | June 30, 1986 | Tampa, United States | Clay | Brenda Niemeyer |
Katrina Adams  Heliane Steden |
6–4, 1–6, 3–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 24 November 1986 | Pretoria, South Africa | Hard | Janet Kock |
Mary Dailey Dianne Van Rensburg |
5–7, 4–6 |
References
- "Schimper Finds Her First Trip To U.s. A Profitable Activity". Sun-Sentinel. 14 July 1986. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- Feinstein, John (31 May 1987). "Arias Coming Back". The Washington Post. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
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