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 and deportment lessons, as well as school and tennis instruction. The story focuses on her transition from girlhood to womanhood. It........

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