Karen Shin (born 5 July, 1968) is an American former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | July 5, 1968 |
| Prize money | $25,370 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 52–38 |
| Career titles | 2 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 176 (September 25, 1989) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q2 (1990) |
| French Open | Q1 (1990) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1990) |
Shin won the CIF Southern Section singles championship as a Chaminade College senior in 1985, then played college tennis at UC Berkeley, where she was a four-time All-American.[1]
Following her time at UC Berkeley, Shin competed briefly on the international circuit and reached a career high singles ranking of 176 in the world. Her best performance on the WTA Tour was a second round appearance at the Virginia Slims of Arizona in 1989.[2]
ITF finals edit
Singles: 2 (2–0) edit
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | June 11, 1989 | Delray Beach, United States | Hard |  Tammy Whittington
|
6–3, 6–7(6), 6–3 |
| Winner | 2. | June 18, 1989 | Niceville, United States | Clay | Linda Wild
|
6–3, 6–4 |
References edit
- ^ Haddad, Dana (August 6, 1995). "Intoxication of Success Overtakes Brandi : No Child Tennis Prodigy, Braverman Slowly Develops Into a Top Player". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Virginia Slims Of Arizona - At Chandler, Ariz". Battle Creek Enquirer. September 14, 1989.