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Evonne Fay Goolagong Cawley AC MBE (née Goolagong; born 31 July 1951) is an Australian former world No. 1 tennis player. Goolagong was one of the world's leading players in the 1970s and early 1980s.
At the French Open, the No. 3 seeded Goolagong won her first major singles championship, defeating fellow Aussie and unseeded surprise finalist Helen Gourlay, 6-3, 7-5. It helped that No. 1 seed Court and No. 2 seed Virginia Wade were eliminated in the third and first rounds respectively.
Nov 8, 2022 · Learn how Evonne Goolagong Cawley, the first Aboriginal woman to win Wimbledon and the Australian Open, paved the way for diversity and equality in tennis. Discover her achievements, her foundation, her mentorship of Ash Barty and her Fed Cup legacy.
Jul 1, 2020 · From the Australian outback to Wimbledon glory, Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s journey is a tale like no other. The Impossible Dream, narrated by Ash Barty. This is the official Wimbledon YouTube ...
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Jan 1, 2024 · Fifty years after winning the Australian Open, Wiradjuri woman Evonne Goolagong Cawley is honoured for her tennis career and her role in reconciliation. But she also faced racism, discrimination and appropriation in her life and sport.
- Gary Osmond
Jun 10, 2021 · The Australian legend won her maiden Grand Slam on debut in Paris, defeating Helen Gourlay in the final. She shared her memories of her love for Paris, the red clay and her career achievements.
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Kelly Cawley Loats, the daughter of tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley, shares her admiration and memories of her mother in this WTA article. She praises her mother's strength, grace, generosity and impact as a champion, a mother and an Aboriginal role model.
