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Czechoslovakia Wins Fed Cup Third Straight
Czechoslovakia clinches Fed Cup title for third consecutive year with Hana Mandlikova and Helena Sukova.
In brief
Czechoslovakia clinches Fed Cup title for third consecutive year with Hana Mandlikova and Helena Sukova. Czechoslovakia won the Fed Cup for the third consecutive time on October 13, 1985, defeating the United States without their top players. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
October 13, 1985
Czechoslovakia won the Fed Cup for the third consecutive time on October 13, 1985.
Led by Hana Mandlikova and Helena Sukova
Czechoslovakia was led by Hana Mandlikova and Helena Sukova in the Fed Cup final.
Defeated United States
Czechoslovakia defeated the United States in the Fed Cup final without Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova.
Hana Mandlikova's background
Hana Mandlikova was born in 1962 and won her first Grand Slam title in 1979.
Helena Sukova's background
Helena Sukova was born in 1965 and won her first Grand Slam title in 1982.
Fed Cup in Nagoya
The Fed Cup final took place in Nagoya, Japan in 1985.
Semi-final results
Mandlikova defeated world No 7 Manuela Maleeva, while Sukova lost to Katerina.
Third consecutive title
Czechoslovakia won the Fed Cup for the third consecutive time in 1985.
The headline
Czechoslovakia won the Fed Cup for the third consecutive time on October 13, 1985, defeating the United States without their top players.
