Karen Schimper (born 26 May 1967) is a former professional tennis player from South Africa.
| Full name | Karen Schimper |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  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
editSchimper, 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
edit| $25,000 tournaments |
| $5–10,000 tournaments |
Singles (2–3)
edit| Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1. | 13 July 1986 | Boynton Beach, United States | Hard |  Sheri Norris
|
6–0, 6–3 |
| Win | 1. | 20 July 1986 | Midland, United States | Clay |  Ruth Seeman
|
6–3, 6–2 |
| Loss | 3. | 29 November 1986 | Pretoria, South Africa | Hard | Dianne Van Rensburg
|
6–4, 1–6, 4–6 |
| Loss | 4. | 8 December 1986 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Hard |  Marie-Christine Damas
|
4–6, 4–6 |
| Loss | 5. | 22 December 1986 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Hard | Elna Reinach
|
6-2, 3-6, 1-6 |
Doubles (0–2)
edit| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1. | 30 June 1986 | Tampa, United States | Clay | Brenda Niemeyer
|
Katrina Adams  Heliane Steden
|
6–4, 1–6, 3–6 |
| Loss | 2. | 24 November 1986 | Pretoria, South Africa | Hard | Janet Kock
|
Mary Dailey Dianne Van Rensburg
|
5–7, 4–6 |
References
edit- ^ "Schimper Finds Her First Trip To U.s. A Profitable Activity". Sun-Sentinel. 14 July 1986. Archived from the original on 28 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ Feinstein, John (31 May 1987). "Arias Coming Back". The Washington Post. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
