Only Ever Evonne - Evonne Goolagong Cawley

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The astonishing life of Evonne Goolagong Cawley, one of Australia's most decorated tennis players.

Evonne Goolagong Cawley started hitting tennis balls against a brick wall with a homemade racquet as a young girl. She grew up in the NSW country town of Barellan with seven siblings, but, aged only twelve, left her family and moved to Sydney, chasing a dream. She made history as the first Aboriginal woman to win Wimbledon—twice—and became the number one tennis player in the world.

Here, the beloved sportswoman shares memories of her childhood and tennis career. She reflects on her experiences as a Black woman in a white-dominated sport, her struggles with a domineering coach, her on-court battles with tennis greats, and her epic love story with husband Roger. And she reveals her hopes for the future of tennis, the country and First Nations peoples.

Only Ever Evonne is the story of her remarkable journey.

Published September 29, 2026