Background

Callens was born in Antwerp, and became professional in January 1990.

Career

She retired on Wednesday 26 October 2005 after she lost her second round match at the Gaz de France Stars tournament in Hasselt. Nowadays, Callens is a sports commentator for the Belgian public broadcast één. Els Callens retired from tennis 2011.

Singles: 1 (0–1)

Doubles: 22 (10–12).

Achievements

• Her biggest achievement came in 2000 during the Summer Olympics in Sydney where she won the bronze medal in doubles, partnering Dominique Van Roost-Monami.