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Věra Suková
Věra Pužejová Suková (13 June 1931 – 13 May 1982) was a tennis player from Czechoslovakia. She was the women's singles runner-up at Wimbledon in 1962, losing to Karen Hantze Susman 6–4, 6–4.
Suková was a women's singles semifinalist at the French Championships in 1957 and 1963. She teamed with Jiří Javorský to win the mixed doubles title at that tournament in 1957. They were the runners-up in 1961.
According to Lance Tingay of The Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail, Suková was ranked in the world top ten in 1957, 1962, and 1963, reaching a career high of World No. 5 in those rankings in 1962.
Suková was the Czechoslovakian national women's singles champion 11 times between 1952 and 1964.
After retirement from tennis, Suková served as the coach of Czechoslovakia's national women's team. Under her guidance, the team won the Fed Cup in 1975.
She died from brain cancer in 1982.
Her husband Cyril Suk II, whom she married in 1961, was president of the Czechoslovakian Tennis Federation. Their two children Helena Suková (born 1965) and Cyril Suk III (born 1967) both became successful professional tennis players.
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Karen Hantze Susman vs Vera Sukova, 1962
Karen Hantze Susman defeated Vera Sukova 6-4 6-4 in the finals of 1962 Wimbledon.
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Vera Sukova vs. Maria Bueno, 1962
Vera Sukova defeated Maria Bueno 6-4 6-3 in the semifinals of Wimbledon, 1962. Earlier, Sukova defeated Jan Lehane, defending champion Angela Mortimer, and U. S. No. 1 Darlene Hard. In this match, Bueno led 3-2 in the first set, and then served three double faults. Sukova used well placed lobs and passing shots to win the first set, and after Bueno reached 3-1 in the second set, Sukova won five games to take the match. In the final, Sukova lost to Karen Susman, 6-4 6-4.
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In the Museum with Hall of Famer Inductee Helena Sukova
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Vera Sukova vs Darlene Hard, 1962
Vera Sukova defeated U. S, No. 1 Darlene Hard 6-4 6-3 in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon, 1962. Earlier, Sukova had beaten Jan Lehane and defending champion Angela Mortimer. In this match, Hard raced to a 3-0 lead in the first set. Sukova then began lobbing, and Hard decided to stay on the baseline, where her suspect forehand completely collapsed. Hard was also undone by 13 double faults, including one on match point. Sukova went on to defeat Maria Bueno in the semifinals before losing to Karen Susman in the final.
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1995 Berlin First Round Jana Kandarr vs Helena Sukova
1995, Berlin, WTA Tour, German Open, Jana Kandarr def. Helena Sukova 6:0,6:3, Interview Claudia Kohde-Kilsch I do not own the copyrights
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Wimbledon (1962)
Titles read: "WIMBLEDON". London. The two Australian players in the Men's Finals tennis match, Rod Laver (right) and Mulligan, walk onto the court. Photographers clamour for pictures. The men bow to Queen Elizabeth II, seen in L/S in the royal box with Princess Margaret and Princess Marina. Several shots of the match with cutaways to the crowd watching the action and applauding. Laver wins the match. Queen Elizabeth presents the trophy to Laver while spectators applaud. The next day we see players in the Women's Final, Karen Susman (USA) and Vera Sukova (Czechoslovakia) walking onto the court. They pose with bouquets of flowers for the press. Several shots of their match. 19-year-old Susman wins and is presented with the trophy plate by Princess Marina. For search purposes: W...
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1962 Susman vs Sukova
Karen Susman defeated Vera Sukova in the 1962 Wimbledon final, 6-4 6-4. Sukova upset Darlene Hard and Maria Bueno in earlier rounds.
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2018 Induction Ceremony Highlight
Congratulations to the 2018 Tennis Hall of Famers; Michael Stich and Helena Sukova.
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1993 US Open Highlights Part 5/9
1993 US Open Highlights Part 5/9
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Karen Hantze Susman vs Vera Sukova, 1962
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Karen Hantze Susman defeated Vera Sukova 6-4 6-4 in the finals of 1962 Wimbledon.
Karen Hantze Susman defeated Vera Sukova 6-4 6-4 in the finals of 1962 Wimbledon.
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Karen Hantze Susman defeated Vera Sukova 6-4 6-4 in the finals of 1962 Wimbledon.
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Vera Sukova vs. Maria Bueno, 1962
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Vera Sukova defeated Maria Bueno 6-4 6-3 in the semifinals of Wimbledon, 1962. Earlier, Sukova defeated Jan Lehane, defending champion Angela Mortimer, and
U...
Vera Sukova defeated Maria Bueno 6-4 6-3 in the semifinals of Wimbledon, 1962. Earlier, Sukova defeated Jan Lehane, defending champion Angela Mortimer, and
U. S. No. 1 Darlene Hard. In this match, Bueno led 3-2 in the first set, and then served three double faults. Sukova used well placed lobs and passing shots to win the first set, and after Bueno reached 3-1 in the second set, Sukova won five games to take the match. In the final, Sukova lost to Karen Susman, 6-4 6-4.
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Vera Sukova defeated Maria Bueno 6-4 6-3 in the semifinals of Wimbledon, 1962. Earlier, Sukova defeated Jan Lehane, defending champion Angela Mortimer, and
U. S. No. 1 Darlene Hard. In this match, Bueno led 3-2 in the first set, and then served three double faults. Sukova used well placed lobs and passing shots to win the first set, and after Bueno reached 3-1 in the second set, Sukova won five games to take the match. In the final, Sukova lost to Karen Susman, 6-4 6-4.
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In the Museum with Hall of Famer Inductee Helena Sukova
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Vera Sukova vs Darlene Hard, 1962
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Vera Sukova defeated U. S, No. 1 Darlene Hard 6-4 6-3 in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon, 1962. Earlier, Sukova had beaten Jan Lehane and defending champion A...
Vera Sukova defeated U. S, No. 1 Darlene Hard 6-4 6-3 in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon, 1962. Earlier, Sukova had beaten Jan Lehane and defending champion Angela Mortimer. In this match, Hard raced to a 3-0 lead in the first set. Sukova then began lobbing, and Hard decided to stay on the baseline, where her suspect forehand completely collapsed. Hard was also undone by 13 double faults, including one on match point. Sukova went on to defeat Maria Bueno in the semifinals before losing to Karen Susman in the final.
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Vera Sukova defeated U. S, No. 1 Darlene Hard 6-4 6-3 in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon, 1962. Earlier, Sukova had beaten Jan Lehane and defending champion Angela Mortimer. In this match, Hard raced to a 3-0 lead in the first set. Sukova then began lobbing, and Hard decided to stay on the baseline, where her suspect forehand completely collapsed. Hard was also undone by 13 double faults, including one on match point. Sukova went on to defeat Maria Bueno in the semifinals before losing to Karen Susman in the final.
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1995 Berlin First Round Jana Kandarr vs Helena Sukova
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1995, Berlin, WTA Tour, German Open, Jana Kandarr def. Helena Sukova 6:0,6:3,
Interview Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
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1995, Berlin, WTA Tour, German Open, Jana Kandarr def. Helena Sukova 6:0,6:3,
Interview Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
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1995, Berlin, WTA Tour, German Open, Jana Kandarr def. Helena Sukova 6:0,6:3,
Interview Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
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Wimbledon (1962)
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Titles read: "WIMBLEDON".
London.
The two Australian players in the Men's Finals tennis match, Rod Laver (right) and Mulligan, walk onto the court. Photograp...
Titles read: "WIMBLEDON".
London.
The two Australian players in the Men's Finals tennis match, Rod Laver (right) and Mulligan, walk onto the court. Photographers clamour for pictures. The men bow to Queen Elizabeth II, seen in L/S in the royal box with Princess Margaret and Princess Marina.
Several shots of the match with cutaways to the crowd watching the action and applauding. Laver wins the match. Queen Elizabeth presents the trophy to Laver while spectators applaud.
The next day we see players in the Women's Final, Karen Susman (USA) and Vera Sukova (Czechoslovakia) walking onto the court. They pose with bouquets of flowers for the press. Several shots of their match. 19-year-old Susman wins and is presented with the trophy plate by Princess Marina.
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Titles read: "WIMBLEDON".
London.
The two Australian players in the Men's Finals tennis match, Rod Laver (right) and Mulligan, walk onto the court. Photographers clamour for pictures. The men bow to Queen Elizabeth II, seen in L/S in the royal box with Princess Margaret and Princess Marina.
Several shots of the match with cutaways to the crowd watching the action and applauding. Laver wins the match. Queen Elizabeth presents the trophy to Laver while spectators applaud.
The next day we see players in the Women's Final, Karen Susman (USA) and Vera Sukova (Czechoslovakia) walking onto the court. They pose with bouquets of flowers for the press. Several shots of their match. 19-year-old Susman wins and is presented with the trophy plate by Princess Marina.
For search purposes: Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.
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FILM ID:1725.17
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
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1962 Susman vs Sukova
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Karen Susman defeated Vera Sukova in the 1962 Wimbledon final, 6-4 6-4. Sukova upset Darlene Hard and Maria Bueno in earlier rounds.
Karen Susman defeated Vera Sukova in the 1962 Wimbledon final, 6-4 6-4. Sukova upset Darlene Hard and Maria Bueno in earlier rounds.
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Karen Susman defeated Vera Sukova in the 1962 Wimbledon final, 6-4 6-4. Sukova upset Darlene Hard and Maria Bueno in earlier rounds.
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2018 Induction Ceremony Highlight
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Congratulations to the 2018 Tennis Hall of Famers; Michael Stich and Helena Sukova.
Congratulations to the 2018 Tennis Hall of Famers; Michael Stich and Helena Sukova.
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Congratulations to the 2018 Tennis Hall of Famers; Michael Stich and Helena Sukova.
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1993 US Open Highlights Part 5/9
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1993 US Open Highlights Part 5/9
1993 US Open Highlights Part 5/9
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1993 US Open Highlights Part 5/9
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Karen Hantze Susman vs Vera Sukova, 1962
Karen Hantze Susman defeated Vera Sukova 6-4 6-4 in the finals of 1962 Wimbledon.
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Karen Hantze Susman vs Vera Sukova, 1962
Karen Hantze Susman vs Vera Sukova, 1962
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Karen Hantze Susman defeated Vera Sukova 6-4 6-4 in the finals of 1962 Wimbledon.
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Vera Sukova vs. Maria Bueno, 1962
Vera Sukova defeated Maria Bueno 6-4 6-3 in the semifinals of Wimbledon, 1962. Earlier, S...
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Vera Sukova vs. Maria Bueno, 1962
Vera Sukova vs. Maria Bueno, 1962
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Vera Sukova defeated Maria Bueno 6-4 6-3 in the semifinals of Wimbledon, 1962. Earlier, Sukova defeated Jan Lehane, defending champion Angela Mortimer, and
U. S. No. 1 Darlene Hard. In this match, Bueno led 3-2 in the first set, and then served three double faults. Sukova used well placed lobs and passing shots to win the first set, and after Bueno reached 3-1 in the second set, Sukova won five games to take the match. In the final, Sukova lost to Karen Susman, 6-4 6-4.
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In the Museum with Hall of Famer Inductee Helena Sukova
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In the Museum with Hall of Famer Inductee Helena Sukova
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Vera Sukova vs Darlene Hard, 1962
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Vera Sukova defeated U. S, No. 1 Darlene Hard 6-4 6-3 in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon, 1962. Earlier, Sukova had beaten Jan Lehane and defending champion Angela Mortimer. In this match, Hard raced to a 3-0 lead in the first set. Sukova then began lobbing, and Hard decided to stay on the baseline, where her suspect forehand completely collapsed. Hard was also undone by 13 double faults, including one on match point. Sukova went on to defeat Maria Bueno in the semifinals before losing to Karen Susman in the final.
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1995 Berlin First Round Jana Kandarr vs Helena Sukova
1995, Berlin, WTA Tour, German Open, Jana Kandarr def. Helena Sukova 6:0,6:3,
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1995 Berlin First Round Jana Kandarr vs Helena Sukova
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Wimbledon (1962)
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Titles read: "WIMBLEDON".
London.
The two Australian players in the Men's Finals tennis match, Rod Laver (right) and Mulligan, walk onto the court. Photographers clamour for pictures. The men bow to Queen Elizabeth II, seen in L/S in the royal box with Princess Margaret and Princess Marina.
Several shots of the match with cutaways to the crowd watching the action and applauding. Laver wins the match. Queen Elizabeth presents the trophy to Laver while spectators applaud.
The next day we see players in the Women's Final, Karen Susman (USA) and Vera Sukova (Czechoslovakia) walking onto the court. They pose with bouquets of flowers for the press. Several shots of their match. 19-year-old Susman wins and is presented with the trophy plate by Princess Marina.
For search purposes: Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.
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FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
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1962 Susman vs Sukova
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1962 Susman vs Sukova
1962 Susman vs Sukova
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Karen Susman defeated Vera Sukova in the 1962 Wimbledon final, 6-4 6-4. Sukova upset Darlene Hard and Maria Bueno in earlier rounds.
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2018 Induction Ceremony Highlight
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2018 Induction Ceremony Highlight
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1993 US Open Highlights Part 5/9
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1993 US Open Highlights Part 5/9
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Věra Suková
Věra Pužejová Suková (13 June 1931 – 13 May 1982) was a tennis player from Czechoslovakia. She was the women's singles runner-up at Wimbledon in 1962, losing to Karen Hantze Susman 6–4, 6–4.
Suková was a women's singles semifinalist at the French Championships in 1957 and 1963. She teamed with Jiří Javorský to win the mixed doubles title at that tournament in 1957. They were the runners-up in 1961.
According to Lance Tingay of The Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail, Suková was ranked in the world top ten in 1957, 1962, and 1963, reaching a career high of World No. 5 in those rankings in 1962.
Suková was the Czechoslovakian national women's singles champion 11 times between 1952 and 1964.
After retirement from tennis, Suková served as the coach of Czechoslovakia's national women's team. Under her guidance, the team won the Fed Cup in 1975.
She died from brain cancer in 1982.
Her husband Cyril Suk II, whom she married in 1961, was president of the Czechoslovakian Tennis Federation. Their two children Helena Suková (born 1965) and Cyril Suk III (born 1967) both became successful professional tennis players.
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