Kate Gompert (born January 11, 1963) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | January 11, 1963 Ames, Iowa, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $161,693 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 77–78 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 18 (July 6, 1987) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1987) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1985, 1986, 1987) |
| US Open | 4R (1985) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3–8 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 214 (December 4, 1989) |
Gompert had a career record of 77–78. She had a career high singles ranking of world no. 18 in July 1987.[1] Her biggest career win occurred in 1987 at the Virginia Slims of Florida when she defeated the defending champion and first-seeded Chris Evert in three sets. Her best singles result at a Grand Slam tournament was reaching the fourth round of the 1985 US Open where she lost to sixth-seeded Zina Garrison. She did not compete in 1988 due to mononucleosis
Author and tennis enthusiast David Foster Wallace used Gompert's name for an otherwise unrelated character in his novel Infinite Jest.
WTA Tour finals
editSingles: 1 (0–1)
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| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Loss | 0–1 | Apr 1987 | Tampa, U.S. | Clay |  Chris Evert
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3–6, 2–6 |
References
edit- ^ "Kate Gompert | Player Stats & More – WTA Official". Women's Tennis Association. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
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