Karen Schimper

Karen Schimper 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.