Karen Schimper

Karen Schimper (born 26 May 1967) is a former professional tennis player from South Africa.

Biography Schimper, who comes from Bloemfontein, began competing on the professional tour in 1986, winning two ITF singles titles.

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.

Her career best ranking of 75 in the world came in 1988.

ITF finals $25,000 tournaments $5–10,000 tournaments

Singles (2–3) Result No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent ScoreWin 1. 13 July 1986 Boynton Beach, United States Hard Sheri Norris 6–0, 6–3Win 1. 20 July 1986 Midland, United States Clay Ruth Seeman 6–3, 6–2Loss 3. 29 November 1986 Pretoria, South Africa Hard Dianne Van Rensburg 6–4, 1–6, 4–6Loss 4. 8 December 1986 Johannesburg, South Africa Hard Marie-Christine Damas 4–6, 4–6Loss 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 ScoreLoss 1. 30 June 1986 Tampa, United States Clay Brenda Niemeyer Katrina Adams Heliane Steden 6–4, 1–6, 3–6Loss 2. 24 November 1986 Pretoria, South Africa Hard Janet Kock Mary Dailey Dianne Van Rensburg 5–7, 4–6