Karin Palme
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MexicoGuadalajara, Mexico
| Country (sports) | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 December 1977 Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Died | 10 February 2024 (aged 46) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $41,521 |
| Singles | |
| Career titles | 1 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 315 (5 December 1994) |
| Doubles | |
| Career titles | 3 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 270 (13 October 1997) |
Karin Palme (27 December 1977 - 10 February 2024) was a former professional tennis player from Mexico.
Born in Guadalajara, Palme made her debut for the Mexico Fed Cup team in 1994. She played Fed Cup ever year up until 1999, by which time she was in her second season of college tennis at Arizona State University. In 2000 she earned All-American honors for singles.[1]
After graduating she continued to compete on the professional tour and represent Mexico in international events. She won two medals at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games and was a doubles bronze medalist at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo.[2]
In 2003 she made a comeback to Fed Cup tennis for a further two ties, finishing her career with appearances in 26 ties, second only to Jessica Fernández.[3]
