1985 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Singles 1985 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Singles Second-seeded Martina Navratilova successfully defended her title, defeating her rival Chris Evert Lloyd in a repeat of the previous year's final, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 to win the Ladies' Singles tennis title at the 1985 Wimbledon Championships. This would remain the last all-American semi-final line-up in a women's grand slam singles event until the 2017 US Open. Chris Evert Lloyd "(Final)" Both Chris Evert Lloyd and Martina Navratilova were seeded #1, reflecting Evert Lloyd's status as the #1 ranked player and Navratilova's as the 3-time defending champion, with no seed #2 awarded. This unique decision
Figure skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics – Ladies' singles Figure skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics – Ladies' singles The ladies' individual skating event was held as part of the figure skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics. It was the sixth appearance of the event, which had previously been held twice at the Summer Olympics in 1908 and 1920 and at all three Winter Games from 1924 onward. The competition was held from Tuesday, February 11 to Saturday, February 15, 1936. Twenty-six figure skaters from 13 nations competed. Sonja Henie successfully defended her 1928 and 1932 title again; making her the most successful Olympic figure skater ever. Referee: Judges: