Evonne Fay Goolagong Cawley is an Australian former professional tennis player who achieved remarkable success during her career.
During the 1970s and early 1980s, she was ranked as the world’s number one tennis player, cementing her status as one of the sport’s leading figures.
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- Full Name: Evonne Fay Goolagong Cawley
- Stage Name: Evonne Fay Goolagong Cawley
- Date of birth: July 31, 1951
- Age: 73 years old
- Place of birth: Griffith, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Tennis player
- Height: 1.68m
- Parents: Kenny Goolagong and Melinda Goolagong
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Roger Cawley
- Children: Kelly Inala Cawley and Morgan Kyeema Cawley
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Evonne Fay Goolagong was born in Griffith, Australia, on 31 July 1951. She was raised by her parents Kenny Goolagong and Melinda Goolagong.
Details of any siblings she may have have not been publicly disclosed. Goolagong attended Willoughby Girls’ School. Her ethnicity is Australian and her religion is Christian.
Career
Yasmeen Ghauri was discovered in Montreal by Edward Zaccaria, artistic director of Platine Coiffure. Despite her parents’ disapproval, she pursued a modeling career, debuting in Milan and Paris before moving to New York City in 1990.
She quickly caught the attention of critics and fashion labels, with The New York Times describing her runway walk as “a gyration of the hips”.
Ghauri’s first major cover was for Elle magazine in 1991, and she was soon asked to walk for high-end fashion brands. She wore makeup because there weren’t enough shades for her skin tone.
In 1992, she walked in Versace’s infamous ‘Bondage’ show and became the face of Hermès and Lanvin. She also signed a contract with Victoria’s Secret and became one of their Angels.
Ghauri achieved considerable success in the early 1990s, appearing on the covers of French Elle, Italian Vogue and British Vogue. She became the face of major brands such as Chanel, Jil Sander, Christian Dior and Anne Klein. Photographer Patrick Demarchelier called her his favorite subject.
In 1992, Ghauri became the face of Valentino Couture and Versace. In 1993, she continued to model for top brands such as Hermès and Lanvin and appeared in Isaac Mizrahi’s 1995 documentary Unzipped.
She regularly appeared in Victoria’s Secret catalogs and iconic swimsuit issues. Ghauri retired in 1997, and it was rumored that she left the Yves Saint Laurent show at the last minute.
Awards and nominations
- Australian Sports Hall of Fame
- Dawn Award
- Spirit of Tennis Award
Social media
Evonne Goolagong Cawley does not have any social media accounts.
Personal life
Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Australia’s famous tennis icon, has been married to her devoted husband Roger Cawley since 1975.
Together they raised two children, Kelly Inala Cawley and Morgan Kyeema Cawley, who have certainly thrived under the nurturing guidance and unwavering support of their mother and her partner.
Net worth
Evonne Goolagong Cawley, a famous Australian tennis player, has amassed a net worth of around $1 to $5 million, a testament to her illustrious career on the court.
Goolagong Cawley’s achievements and earnings have contributed to her current financial status as one of the most successful female tennis players of her era.
