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What is the distinct feat Hana Mandlíková accomplished at the 1985 US Open?

  • Defeating Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova on consecutive days

  • Winning the tournament without dropping a set

  • Winning the title as an unseeded player

  • Winning all her matches in straight sets

Answer

At the 1985 US Open, Hana Mandlíková defeated Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova on consecutive days, which is a distinct feat. This is because both Evert and Navratilova were considered to be among the best female tennis players in the world at the time. By defeating both of them, Mandlíková proved that she was a force to be reckoned with.
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