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Evonne Goolagong Cawley is an Australian former world No. 1 tennis player and the first mother to win Wimbledon in 66 years. She won 14 Grand Slam titles, including seven in singles, and was named Australian of the Year in 1971.
Jan 1, 2024 · Fifty years after her Australian Open win, the Wiradjuri tennis legend is honoured for her sporting feats and cultural contributions. But she also faced discrimination, insults and appropriation as an Aboriginal woman in Australia.
- Gary Osmond
Nov 8, 2022 · Learn how Evonne Goolagong Cawley became the first Aboriginal woman to win Wimbledon and the Australian Open, and how she inspired Ash Barty and other indigenous athletes. Discover her achievements, challenges and contributions to tennis and her community.
Jan 25, 2024 · Tennis Australia honours the Aussie legend on the 50th anniversary of her first Australian Open win in 2024. From 2025, the First Nations culture celebration will be named after her and funds raised will support her Indigenous programs.
- Leigh Rogers
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Learn about the life and achievements of Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, the only Australian to win two Wimbledon singles titles and the first mother to do so. She is also a Hall of Fame member, a sports ambassador and a Companion of the Order of Australia.
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