Only Ever Evonne
$39.99
- Hardcover
352 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2026
Summary
‘The most elegant player to have ever graced a tennis court, Evonne brought her career to life with dedication, talent, love and fierce commitment. She has inspired millions to be proud of who they are, appreciate where they come from, and most importantly, to dream big. She is my dear friend and a wonderful human being.’ Ash Barty
‘Only Ever Evonne is more than a sporting or tennis tale. It is a remarkable insight into her family, childhood and upbring…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761473586 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1761473581 |
| Author: | Evonne Goolagong Cawley |
| Publisher: | Allen & Unwin |
| Imprint: | Allen & Unwin |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 29 September 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 153mm x 234mm |
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Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Evonne Goolagong Cawley AC MBE is a Wiradjuri woman and former professional tennis player. She won her first Wimbledon singles tournament in 1971 and played for over a decade at the top level of international competition until her retirement in 1983.
Career Highlights:
- Grand Slam Singles: Finalist in eighteen Grand Slam singles events, winning seven titles.
- Grand Slam Doubles: Won seven Grand Slam doubles titles.
- World Number One: Ranked as the number one women’s singles player in the world in 1971 and 1976.
- Wimbledon: Won Wimbledon singles in 1971 and 1980. Her 1980 victory as a mother was a notable achievement.
- Australian Open: Won the Australian Open four times.
- Federation Cup: Represented Australia seven times, winning three times. Served as Federation Cup Captain from 2002 to 2004.
- Professional Titles: Won 92 professional tournaments.
Honours and Recognition:
- Australian of the Year: 1971
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE): 1972
- Officer of the Order of Australia (AO): 1982
- Companion of the Order of Australia (AC): 2018 (Australia’s highest honour)
- Sport Australia Hall of Fame: Inducted in 1985
- International Tennis Hall of Fame: Inducted in 1988
- Aboriginal Sporting Hall of Fame: Inducted in 1989
Community Involvement:
- Appointed as a consultant in Indigenous Sport by the Federal Government in 1997.
- Established the Evonne Goolagong Foundation, developing programs like the Goolagong State and National Development Camps to mentor Indigenous youth in tennis.
Evonne has two children and three grandchildren, and lives with her husband Roger at Noosa Heads, Queensland.
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