October 13, 1985: The day Czechoslovakia won the Fed Cup for the third consecutive time
On 13 October 1985, Czechoslovakia, led by Hana Mandlikova and Helena Sukova, won the Fed Cup for the third consecutive time
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On this day, October 13, 1985, Czechoslovakia, led by Hana Mandlikova and Helena Sukova won the Fed Cup for the third consecutive time. In the final, they defeated the United States, who were playing without their biggest stars, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova.
Hana Mandlikova was born in 1962. She was a great mover and her game style was full of variety. With her one-handed backhand, she claimed her first title in Barcelona in 1979, defeating Sabina Simmonds in the final (6-1, 5-7, 6-3). She obtained her first remarkable Grand Slam results in 1980, finishing runner-up to Chris Evert at…
