Tennis Australia renames the annual Australian Open First Nations Day events after Evonne Goolagong Cawley to celebrate her lasting impact on the sport and her dedication to mentoring Indigenous talent.
Tennis Australia is celebrating the lasting impact of one of its greatest players, Evonne Goolagong Cawley , by renaming the annual Australian Open First Nations Day events after her. Held on the lands of the Wurundjeri people, the Australian Open is one of the world's biggest annual tennis events. With the sport's best drawing global attention to Australia, it has a platform for showcasing local athletes. As a legend of the game, national icon Goolagong Cawley needs no such exposure.
Cawley changed the game from the moment she stepped on the court. She went from winning the NSW state championships at 15 to retiring with 13 major championship titles. Beyond being the first Indigenous woman to reach an elite level in the sport, she also became the first non-white person to play in apartheid South Africa in 1972. More recently, Goolagong Cawley has been recognized for her role in mentoring Ngarigo woman, Ash Barty, to the top spot in the world.The Open's Evonne Goolagong Cawley Day is dedicated to continuing her legacy through future generations of players. Events include live performances by renowned artists like Emily Wurramurra and activities for children and families, such as Kids on Court and Indigenous Outreach hip hop lessons. Goolagong even joined the fun on Wednesday, meeting children on the court and hitting a few balls. These events align with the values of Goolagong Cawley's development camp, which supports young Indigenous tennis players in growing and succeeding within the sport
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