Kimberly Jones (tennis)
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | September 28, 1957 Columbus, Georgia, United States |
| Turned pro | 1979 |
| Retired | 1987 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $232,880 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 59–101 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 25 ( March 19, 1984) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1983, 1984) |
| French Open | 2R (1981) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1982) |
| US Open | 3R (1983) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 47–104 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1984) |
| French Open | 2R (1980, 1984) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1980, 1982) |
| US Open | 2R (1980, 1981, 1983, 1984) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| US Open | SF (1983) |
Kimberly Jones (born September 28, 1957) is a retired American professional tennis player. She is also known by her married name, Kimberly Shaefer.
Career
[edit]Jones was a two-time NCAA All-American at San Diego State in 1977 and 1978. She turned professional in 1979 and joined the WTA Tour. In 1983, she won the US Indoor Championships and was runner-up at the Virginia Slims Hall of Fame Classic. She reached a career high ranking of #25 on March 19, 1984. She posted career victories over Pam Shriver, Zina Garrison, and Sylvia Hanika. She retired in 1987.[1] She was the head tennis coach at the University of Cincinnati from 2003 to 2008.[2]
Jones played three seasons of World Team Tennis from 1983 through 1985. She served as vice president of the WTA in 1984-85 and served on the board for four years.[2]
WTA career finals
[edit]Singles: 2 (1-1)
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| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Jul 1983 | Virginia Slims of Newport, U.S. | Grass |  Alycia Moulton |
3–6, 2–6 |
| Win | 1–1 | Sep 1983 | U.S. Women's Indoor Championships, U.S. | Carpet (i) |  Sylvia Hanika |
6–4, 6–3 |
References
[edit]- ↑ Brennan, Christine (March 23, 1987). "For Shaefer, loss is last". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
- 1 2 "Kimberly Jones Profile - University of Cincinnati Official Athletics Site". University of Cincinnati. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
