Rene Simpson facts for kids
| Full name | Norine Karen Simpson |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Canada |
| 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 (54.76%) |
| Career titles | 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 (45.41%) |
| 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) |
Rene Simpson Collins (born January 14, 1966 – died October 17, 2013) was a professional tennis player from Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. She was known for her strong tennis skills.
Rene reached a high ranking of 70 in the world for singles players in 1989. She also had a very successful college tennis career playing for Texas Christian University (TCU).
After her playing career, Rene became a coach and captain for the Canada Fed Cup team. She was part of the team from 1988 to 1998 as a player. Then, she coached from 1998 to 2000. From 2001 to 2010, she was the team's captain.
In 2011, Rene Simpson Collins was honored by being added to the Canadian Tennis Hall of Fame. She passed away on October 17, 2013, at the age of 47, after an illness.
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Rene's Tennis Career Highlights
Rene Simpson Collins had an exciting career in professional tennis. She played in many tournaments around the world. She competed in both singles (playing by herself) and doubles (playing with a partner).
Singles Matches and Rankings
Rene played many singles matches during her career. She won 161 matches and lost 133. Her highest singles ranking was number 70 in the world. This happened on April 10, 1989.
She reached the second round of the Australian Open three times. At the French Open, she made it to the third round in 1989. She also played in the US Open, reaching the second round twice.
Doubles Success and Team Play
In doubles, Rene had a great record. She won 99 matches and lost 119. Her highest doubles ranking was number 32 in the world. This was on August 21, 1995.
She won three doubles titles on the WTA Tour. She also won three doubles titles in smaller tournaments called ITF events.
Rene reached the quarterfinals of the US Open in doubles in 1996. She also played in the Olympic Games in 1992, competing in both singles and doubles.
WTA Tour Finals
Rene Simpson Collins played in several finals on the WTA Tour. These are big tournaments where players compete for titles.
Singles Final Appearance
Rene reached one singles final on the WTA Tour. This was at the Brasil Open in November 1988. She played against Mercedes Paz and was the runner-up in that tournament.
Doubles Titles and Finals
Rene had more success in doubles finals. She played in four WTA doubles finals. She won three of these matches and was the runner-up in one.
Her first doubles win was at the Taiwan Open in November 1994. She won with her partner, Michelle Jaggard-Lai.
In February 1995, she won the Puerto Rico Open with Karin Kschwendt. Later that year, in April 1995, she won the Zagreb Open with Mercedes Paz.
ITF Tournament Wins
Besides the WTA Tour, Rene also played in ITF tournaments. These events help players gain experience and improve their rankings.
ITF Singles Wins
Rene won four singles titles at ITF tournaments. She also reached one singles final where she was the runner-up. All of her ITF singles wins were on hard court surfaces.
Her first ITF singles win was in Waco, United States, in January 1990. She won another in Leawood, United States, in October 1992. She also won in Vancouver, Canada, in June 1993, and in Fayetteville, United States, in July 1996.
ITF Doubles Wins
Rene won three doubles titles at ITF tournaments. She also reached two doubles finals where she was the runner-up. All of her ITF doubles wins were on hard court surfaces.
She won in Mississauga, Canada, in August 1995, with Caroline Delisle. In July 1996, she won in Fayetteville, United States, with Sonya Jeyaseelan. Her final ITF doubles win was in Newport Beach, United States, in October 1996, with Mercedes Paz.
