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Evonne Goolagong is considered one of Australia's greatest tennis players. Evonne Fay Goolagong Cawley was born at Griffith, New South Wales, on 31 July 1951, one of eight children. As a professional tennis player, Goolagong was the first female Aboriginal Australian to achieve prominence in a sport. Goolagong's tennis career includes 92 pro tournament victories. She won the Australian Open four times, Wimbledon twice, the French Open once, and she represented Australia seven times in the Federation Cup, winning in 1971, 1973 and 1974. In 1971, she was named the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year. Goolagong retired in 1982, but has still maintained her links with competition tennis in Australia, being appointed captain of the Federation Cup team for 2002.
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What is the birth name of Evonne Goolagong?
Evonne Goolagong's birth name is Evonne Fay Goolagong.
What sport did Evonne Goolagong play?
Evonne Goolagong is considered one of Australia's greatest tennis players.
Why did Evonne Goolagong retire?
Evonne Goolagong retired from tennis, after she married Mr Cawley and started a family.
When did Evonne Goolagong C awley retire?
Evonne Goolagong Cawley is 65 years old (birthdate: July 31, 1951).
What is Evonne Goolagong's birthday?
Australian tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley is still alive as of 2017 (born July 31, 1951).
How tall is Evonne Goolagong?
5' 6"
Who is Evonne Goolagong Cawley married to?
roger
What jobs did Evonne Goolagong Cawley have?
tennis player
Goolagong Freeman and Dingo are all famous Australian what?
Evonne Goolagong, Cathy Freeman and Ernie Dingo are all famous aboriginal Australians. Ernie Dingo is a well-known television personality and entertainer; Evonne Goolagong is a famous tennis player; Cathy Freeman is a successful and talented athlete.
In which sport was Evonne Goolagong a champion?
Considerd as a Tennis player
Evonne fay goolagong cawley favourite food that she likes?
Lasagna
Who is Evonne Cawley?
Evonne Goolagong Cawley is an indigenous Australian athlete, born July 31, 1951. She was ranked the #1 female tennis player in the world, winning numerous Grand Slam titles.
