Rene Simpson
Rene Simpson Collins (14 January 1966 – 17 October 2013) was a Canadian professional tennis player from Sarnia, Ontario. She reached a WTA singles ranking of 70 in 1989,[1] after a successful NCAA career for Texas Christian University.[2]
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| Born | 14 January 1966 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | 17 October 2013 (aged 47) Park Ridge, Illinois, United States |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Turned pro | 1988 |
| Retired | 1998 |
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| College | TCU Horned Frogs |
| Prize money | US$485,389 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 161–133 (54.8%) |
| Career titles | 0 WTA, 4 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 70 (10 April 1989) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1989, 1992, 1994) |
| French Open | 3R (1989) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1989, 1992, 1994, 1997) |
| US Open | 2R (1992, 1993) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 1R (1992) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 99–119 (45.4%) |
| Career titles | 3 WTA, 3 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 32 (21 August 1995) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998) |
| French Open | 3R (1997) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1998) |
| US Open | QF (1996) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (1992) |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1996) |
| French Open | 1R (1995, 1996, 1997) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1995) |
| US Open | 2R (1995) |
She was a member of the Canada Fed Cup team from 1988 to 1998, coach 1998–2000, and captain 2001–2010.[3]
She was inducted into the Canadian Tennis Hall of Fame in 2011.[4]
Simpson died on 17 October 2013 after a year-long battle with brain cancer. She was 47.[5][4]
WTA career finals
Singles: 1 (1 runner-up)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Loss | 0–1 | Nov 1988 | Rainha Cup, Brazil | Tier V | Hard |  |
5–7, 2–6 |
Doubles: 4 (3 titles, 1 runner-up)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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| Win | 1–0 | Nov 1994 | Taiwan Open, Taipei, Taiwan | Tier V | Hard | .svg.png){kind=small} |
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6–0, 7–6(12–10) |
| Win | 2–0 | Feb 1995 | Puerto Rico Open, Puerto Rico | Tier III | Hard |  |
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6–2, 0–6, 6–4 |
| Loss | 2–1 | Apr 1995 | Virginia Slims of Houston, United States | Tier II | Clay | |
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4–6, 2–6 |
| Win | 3–1 | Apr 1995 | Zagreb Open, Croatia | Tier III | Clay | |
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7–5, 6–2 |
ITF finals
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Singles (4–1)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Runner-up | 1. | 17 July 1989 | Fayetteville, United States | Hard | |
6-4, 3-6, 0-6 |
| Winner | 2. | 15 January 1990 | Waco, United States | Hard | |
6-7, 6-4, 6-4 |
| Winner | 3. | 5 October 1992 | Leawood, United States | Hard | |
7-6, 1-6, 6-3 |
| Winner | 4. | 7 June 1993 | Leawood, United States | Hard | |
6-2, 4-6, 7-6 |
| Winner | 5. | 28 July 1996 | Fayetteville, United States | Hard | |
6-4, 7-5 |
Doubles (3–2)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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| Runner-up | 1. | 15 January 1990 | Waco, United States | Hard | |
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4-6, 3-6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 11 February 1991 | Key Biscayne, United States | Hard | |
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5–7, 2–6 |
| Winner | 3. | 31 July 1995 | Mississauga, Canada | Hard | |
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6–3, 6–2 |
| Winner | 4. | 28 July 1996 | Fayetteville, United States | Hard | |
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3-6, 6-4, 6-2 |
| Winner | 5. | 30 September 1996 | Newport Beach, United States | Hard | |
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6–3, 6–1 |
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References
- http://lettermens.tcu.edu/s/441/letterman_internal.aspxsid=441&gid=1&pgid=1908%5B%5D?
- http://www.tenniscanada.com/index.php?title=rene-simpson&pid=1433
- "Former Canadian Fed Cup captain Rene Simpson dies at 47". CTV News. 17 October 2013.
- "Canada tennis player, coach Rene Simpson, 47, dies". The Oklahoman. 17 October 2013.
External links
- Rene Simpson at the Women's Tennis Association
- Rene Simpson at the International Tennis Federation
- Rene Simpson at the Fed Cup
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