The players in focus are Hana Mandlikova and Helena Sukova. Mandlikova, born in 1962, was known for her dynamic style of play and one-handed backhand. She achieved her first major success in 1979 and went on to win multiple Grand Slam titles, including the Australian Open and Roland-Garros. Sukova, born in 1965, followed in her mother’s footsteps and achieved notable results in the early 1980s, including reaching the quarterfinals of the US Open and the Australian Open.
In 1985, the Fed Cup took place in Nagoya, Japan, with the Czechoslovakian team as the double defending champions. Mandlikova and Sukova led their team to victory once again, overcoming tough competition from countries like Bulgaria. Mandlikova went on to reach more Grand Slam finals, while Sukova continued to show strong performances but never won a major title.
Both players retired from professional tennis in the late 1990s, leaving behind a legacy of strong performances and memorable matches.
