Rene Simpson

Rene Simpson Collins (January 14, 1966 – October 17, 2013) was Canadian former professional tennis player from Sarnia, Ontario. She reached a WTA singles ranking of 70 in 1989, after a successful NCAA career for Texas Christian University.

She was a member of the Canada Fed Cup team from 1988 to 1998, coach 1998–2000, and captain 2001–2011.

Simpson died on October 17, 2013 after a year long battle with brain cancer. She was 47.