Evonne Goolagong Cawley

Evonne Goolagong Cawley

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Evonne Goolagong Cawley is a retired Australian tennis champion and a trailblazer for Indigenous athletes, winning seven Grand Slam singles titles during her career. She is celebrated not only for her remarkable achievements on the court but also for her mentorship of younger players, including Ash Barty, and her advocacy for Indigenous youth, aiming to inspire future generations through her foundation.

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Evonne Goolagong Cawley celebrates her 75th birthday this year along with the Chiko Roll.

Australia’s most stubborn icon celebrates milestone
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-28
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Evonne Goolagong Cawley became the first Aboriginal woman to win a Wimbledon singles tournament in 1971.

I was focused on becoming the first Aboriginal tennis champion. Then one remark changed something in me | Australian books
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-26
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Evonne Goolagong Cawley is a tennis champion known for her incredible impact in her field.

The September 26 edition
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-26
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Evonne Goolagong Cawley is an Australian tennis legend known for her Grand Slam success and cultural impact.

Evonne Goolagong Cawley on learning to play tennis, Grand Slam success and being a grandparent
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-24
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Evonne Goolagong Cawley is a former tennis champion who was seen with Billie Jean King at the Australian Open.

Sabalenka and Kyrgios’ match is an insult to women’s sport
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-22
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The three-part series tells the story of the rise of Australian tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley from the dirt courts of Barellan to the green grass of Wimbledon’s Centre Court.

What’s new and what’s returning from ABC, Nine, Seven, SBS and more next year
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-01
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Goolagong Cawley recounted her famous 1971 Wimbledon victory as a 19-year-old against reigning champion Margaret Court.

Evonne Goolagong Cawley comes face to face with her past, and future in actor Lila McGuire
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-30
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Evonne Goolagong Cawley is an Indigenous tennis legend who has inspired many in the sport.

young climate activist leads this year’s Sunday Life Trailblazers
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-08
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