Evonne Goolagong Cawley was one of Australia’s greatest champions of all time.

Goolagong, a compelling and inspiring three-part mini-series honouring the Wiradjuri tennis legend, is a rags-to-riches story about a small-town girl with a ball and a piece of 2 x 4 who dreams of one day winning Wimbledon. A little Aussie battler.

Evonne is portrayed by the remarkable Whadjuk and Wardandi Noongar actress Lila McGuire, who delivers a sublime performance that compellingly showcases Goolagong’s vulnerability, resilience, grace and fighting spirit. The ensemble cast of Australian actors provides a rich, talented and authentic foundation for the story.

Evonne’s destiny unfolds when her family moves to Barellan, next door to a local tennis club. Her father, Kenny (multi-award-winning Wiradjuri actor Luke Carroll), works as an itinerant shearer.

After being spotted by the local coach, Eve – as her family calls her – is invited by a Sydney coach, Vic Edwards (Marton Csokas), to assess her potential.

From there, her journey towards Wimbledon begins.

Her training includes elocution........

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