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Helena Suková
Helena Suková () (born 23 February 1965) is a Czech former professional tennis player. During her career, she won 14 major doubles titles, nine in women's doubles and five in mixed doubles. She is also a two-time Olympic silver medalist in doubles, a four-time major singles runner-up, and won a total of 10 singles titles and 69 doubles titles. Personal life Suková comes from a prominent Czech tennis family. Her mother, Věra Pužejová Suková, was a women's singles finalist at Wimbledon in 1962. Her father, Cyril Suk II, was president of the Czechoslovak Tennis Federation. Her brother, Cyril Suk III, is a former professional player on the men's tour who teamed with Suková to win three Grand Slam mixed doubles titles, at the French Open in 1991 and at Wimbledon in 1996 and 1997. Career Suková turned professional in 1981. Her career-high world rankings were fourth in singles and first in women's doubles. Suková was a singles runner-up at the Australian Open twice (in 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Prague ( ; cs, Praha ; german: Prag, ; la, Praga) is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.3 million people. The city has a temperate oceanic climate, with relatively warm summers and chilly winters. Prague is a political, cultural, and economic hub of central Europe, with a rich history and Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectures. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and residence of several Holy Roman Emperors, most notably Charles IV (r. 1346–1378). It was an important city to the Habsburg monarchy and Austro-Hungarian Empire. The city played major roles in the Bohemian and the Protestant Reformations, the Thirty Years' War and in 20th-century history as the capital of Czechoslovakia between the World Wars and the post-war Communist era. Prague is home to a number of well-known cultural attractions, many of which survived the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 French Open – Women's Doubles
Larisa Neiland and Natasha Zvereva were the defending champions, but lost in the final to Jana Novotná and Helena Suková 4–6, 5–7. Draw Finals Top half Section 1 Section 2 Bottom half Section 3 Section 4 References Main draw at the International Tennis Federation
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1997 Wimbledon Championships – Mixed Doubles
Defending champions Cyril Suk and Helena Suková defeated Andrei Olhovskiy and Larisa Neiland in the final, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 to win the mixed doubles tennis title at the 1997 Wimbledon Championships. Seeds Grant Connell / Lindsay Davenport ''(semifinals)'' Patrick Galbraith / Lisa Raymond ''(second round)'' Andrei Olhovskiy / Larisa Neiland ''(final)'' Cyril Suk / Helena Suková (champions) Rick Leach / Manon Bollegraf ''(quarterfinals)'' Sandon Stolle / Mary Joe Fernández ''(second round)'' David Adams / Alexandra Fusai ''(third round)'' Mark Knowles / Anna Kournikova ''(second round, withdrew)'' Joshua Eagle / Caroline Vis ''(first round)'' Donald Johnson / Linda Wild ''(second round)'' Libor Pimek / Sabine Appelmans ''(first round)'' Jim Grabb / Debbie Graham ''(first round)'' Luke Jensen / Katrina Adams ''(second round)'' Pablo Albano / Mercedes Paz ''(second round)'' Mahesh Bhupathi / Rika Hiraki ''(third round)'' Alex O'Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 Wimbledon Championships – Mixed Doubles
Jonathan Stark and Martina Navratilova were the defending champions but lost in the quarterfinals to Grant Connell and Lindsay Davenport. Cyril Suk and Helena Suková defeated Mark Woodforde and Larisa Neiland in the final, 1–6, 6–3, 6–2 to win the mixed doubles tennis title at the 1996 Wimbledon Championships. Seeds Mark Woodforde / Larisa Neiland ''(final)'' Grant Connell / Lindsay Davenport ''(semifinals)'' Mark Knowles / Lisa Raymond ''(first round)'' Rick Leach / Manon Bollegraf ''(first round)'' Jonathan Stark / Martina Navratilova ''(quarterfinals)'' n/a Cyril Suk / Helena Suková (champions) Patrick Galbraith / Pam Shriver ''(quarterfinals)'' Ellis Ferreira / Mariaan de Swardt ''(first round)'' Andrei Olhovskiy / Kristie Boogert ''(second round)'' Libor Pimek / Katrina Adams ''(first round)'' Mark Keil / Lori McNeil ''(third round)'' Jim Grabb / Linda Wild ''(second round)'' Byron Talbot / Caroline Vis ''(first round)' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Wimbledon Championships – Mixed Doubles
Mark Woodforde and Martina Navratilova were the defending champions but Navratilova did not compete. Woodforde competed with Meredith McGrath but lost in the quarterfinals to Byron Black and Pam Shriver. Todd Woodbridge and Helena Suková defeated T. J. Middleton and Lori McNeil in the final, 3–6, 7–5, 6–3 to win the mixed doubles tennis title at the 1994 Wimbledon Championships. Woodbridge completed his career grand slam in Mixed Doubles. Seeds Jonathan Stark / Patty Fendick ''(second round)'' Byron Black / Pam Shriver ''(semifinals)'' Cyril Suk / Gigi Fernández ''(second round, withdrew)'' Todd Woodbridge / Helena Suková (champions) Mark Woodforde / Meredith McGrath ''(quarterfinals)'' Grant Connell / Lindsay Davenport ''(semifinals)'' Andrei Olhovskiy / Larisa Neiland ''(quarterfinals)'' Tom Nijssen / Manon Bollegraf ''(first round)'' Rick Leach / Lisa Raymond ''(third round)'' Patrick Galbraith / Debbie Graham ''(first round)'' Joh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 French Open – Mixed Doubles
The mixed doubles tournament at the 1991 French Open was held from 27 May until 9 June 1991 on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. Helena Suková and Cyril Suk won the title, defeating Caroline Vis and Paul Haarhuis in the final. Draw Finals Top half Section 1 Section 2 Bottom half Section 3 Section 4 External links1991 French Open – Doubles draws and resultsat the International Tennis Federation {{DEFAULTSORT:1991 French Open - Mixed Doubles Mixed Doubles Mixed doubles or mixed pairs is a form of mixed-sex sports that consists of teams of one man and one woman. This variation of competition is prominent in curling and racket sports, such as tennis, table tennis and badminton (where it is known as ... French Open by year – Mixed doubles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1998 Australian Open – Mixed Doubles
Venus Williams and Justin Gimelstob defeated Helena Suková and Cyril Suk in the final, 6–2, 6–1 to win the Mixed Doubles title at the 1998 Australian Open. Manon Bollegraf and Rick Leach were the defending champions, but lost in the first round to Kristine Kunce and Jim Grabb. Seeds Draw Final Top half Bottom half References 1998 Australian Open – Doubles draws and resultsat the International Tennis Federation {{DEFAULTSORT:1998 Australian Open - Mixed Doubles Mixed Doubles Mixed doubles or mixed pairs is a form of mixed-sex sports that consists of teams of one man and one woman. This variation of competition is prominent in curling and racket sports, such as tennis, table tennis and badminton (where it is known as ... Australian Open (tennis) by year – Mixed doubles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Australian Open – Mixed Doubles
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario and Todd Woodbridge were the defending champions but they competed with different partners that year, Sánchez Vicario with Emilio Sánchez and Woodbridge with Helena Suková. Sánchez Vicario and Sánchez lost in the semifinals to Suková and Woodbridge. Suková and Woodbridge lost in the final 7–5, 6–7(0–7), 6–2 against Larisa Neiland and Andrei Olhovskiy. Seeds Champion seeds are indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which those seeds were eliminated. Draw Final Top half Bottom half References 1994 Australian Open – Doubles draws and resultsat the International Tennis Federation {{DEFAULTSORT:1994 Australian Open - Mixed Doubles Mixed Doubles Mixed doubles or mixed pairs is a form of mixed-sex sports that consists of teams of one man and one woman. This variation of competition is prominent in curling and racket sports, such as tennis, table tennis and badminton (where it is known as ... Aus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 WTA Tour Championships – Doubles
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1993 US Open – Women's Doubles
Gigi Fernández and Natasha Zvereva were the defending champions but lost in the semifinals to Arantxa Sánchez Vicario and Helena Suková. With this loss, they missed out on the 1993 Calendar Grand Slam in Women's Doubles. Sánchez Vicario and Suková won in the final 6–4, 6–2 against Amanda Coetzer and Inés Gorrochategui. Seeds Champion seeds are indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which those seeds were eliminated. Draw Finals Top half Section 1 Section 2 Bottom half Section 3 Section 4 External links 1993 US Open – Women's draws and resultsat the International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the governing body of world tennis, wheelchair tennis, and beach tennis. It was founded in 1913 as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by twelve national tennis associations. As of 2016, there a ... {{DEFAULTSORT:1993 US Open - Women's Doubles Women's Doubles US Open ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 US Open – Women's Doubles
Martina Navratilova and Pam Shriver were the defending champions but lost in the final 6–7(5–7), 6–2, 6–3 against Claudia Kohde-Kilsch and Helena Suková. Seeds Champion seeds are indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which those seeds were eliminated. Draw Finals Top half Section 1 Section 2 Bottom half Section 3 Section 4 External links 1985 US Open – Women's draws and resultsat the International Tennis Federation The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the governing body of world tennis, wheelchair tennis, and beach tennis. It was founded in 1913 as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by twelve national tennis associations. As of 2016, there a ... {{DEFAULTSORT:1985 US Open - Women's Doubles Women's Doubles US Open (tennis) by year – Women's doubles 1985 in women's tennis 1985 in American women's sports ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Doubles
Jana Novotná and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario were the defending champions but lost in the quarterfinals to Martina Hingis and Helena Suková. Hingis and Suková defeated Meredith McGrath and Larisa Neiland in the final, 5–7, 7–5, 6–1 to win the ladies' doubles tennis title at the 1996 Wimbledon Championships. At 15 Years 282 Days, Hingis became the youngest ever grand slam champion. It was the 1st Grand Slam (doubles) title and the 2nd title overall for Hingis, and the 9th and final Grand Slam doubles title and the 64th title overall for Suková, in their respective careers. Seeds Jana Novotná / Arantxa Sánchez Vicario ''(quarterfinals)'' Gigi Fernández / Natasha Zvereva ''(semifinals)'' Lindsay Davenport / Mary Joe Fernández ''(quarterfinals, retired)'' Meredith McGrath / Larisa Neiland ''(final)'' n/a Nicole Arendt / Manon Bollegraf ''(third round)'' Lori McNeil / Nathalie Tauziat ''(second round)'' Martina Hingis / Helena Suková (champions) Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
