Rene Uys
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| Country (sports) |  South Africa |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 July 1964 Bloemfontein, South Africa |
| Retired | 1985 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | {{#property:P564}} |
| Highest ranking | No. 39 (15 October 1984) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1984) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1978) |
| US Open | 2R (1984) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | {{#property:P555}} |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1984) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1980) |
| US Open | 1R (1983, 1984, 1985) |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1984) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1985) |
Rene Uys (born 26 July 1964) is a former South African female tennis player who was active in the first half of the 1980s. She reached a highest singles ranking of No. 39 in October 1984.[1]
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Tennis career
Uys was the runner-up at the girl's singles event at the 1981 Wimbledon Championships, losing the final to Zina Garrison in three sets. Her best result at a Grand Slam singles event was reaching the fourth round at the 1985 Wimbledon Championships in which she was defeated in straight sets by first-seeded and eventual champion Martina Navratilova.[2]
In April 1984 she reached the final of the WTA event in Durban, South Africa, followed by a semifinal spot at the South African Open in Johannesburg.[3]
Career finals
Singles (1 titles, 1 runners-up)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 23 April 1984 | Durban, South Africa | Hard |  Peanut Harper |
1–6, 4–6 |
References
External links
- Rene Uys at the Women's Tennis Association
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