Renata Šmekálová (born 30 March 1969) is a Slovak former professional tennis player.

Renata Šmekálová
Country (sports) Czechoslovakia
Born (1969-03-30) 30 March 1969 (age 55)
Prize money$17,366
Singles
Career record46–49
Career titles2 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 213 (23 Oct 1989)
Doubles
Career record17–42
Highest rankingNo. 305 (29 Aug 1988)

While competing on the professional tour, Šmekálová had a career high singles ranking of 213 in the world and won two ITF titles. In 1989 she featured in the singles main draw of a WTA Tour tournament in Guarujá.[1]

From 1993 to 1994 she played at collegiate level for Southeastern Louisiana University, amassing a 44–3 record in singles. She was the Southeastern and TAAC Female Athlete of the Year in 1994.[2]

ITF finals edit

Singles: 3 (2–1) edit

Outcome No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Winner 1. 14 August 1988 Koksijde, Belgium Clay   Nathalie Van Dierendonck 6–2, 6–4
Runner-up 1. 16 October 1988 Rabac, Yugoslavia Clay   Eva Švíglerová 2–6, 1–6
Winner 2. 4 December 1988 Budapest, Hungary Carpet   Claire Wegink 6–3, 6–3

References edit

  1. ^ "Guaruja 1989 Tennis Tournament". itftennis.com.
  2. ^ "Renata Smekalova (2001) - Southeastern Athletics Hall of Fame". Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics.

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