Happy birthday! Evonne Goolagong turns 75 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Canberra
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The iconic and legendary tennis player turns 75 on Friday, Jul. 31, 2026.

Evonne Goolagong is celebrating her 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed tennis players of her generation.

Popular tennis player Evonne Goolagong has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Goolagong, a cultural icon

Born in Griffith on July 31, 1951, Evonne Goolagong's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Australian history. Goolagong's not just a great tennis player, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Evonne hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Evonne Goolagong as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Evonne, you're the best!

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