When Ash Barty's idol Evonne Goolagong made a surprise appearance after she won the Australian Open final, the world No.1 had no idea of the almost military precision used to get her there.

Now comes Ash Barty, the first Australian—man or woman ... seven-time major singles champion Evonne Goolagong. “It's the first time I've seen her in 12 months,” said Barty.

Evonne Goolagong Cawley, the Australian tennis champion who won seven major titles between 1971 and 1980, was retired and living well outside the tennis bubble when Roger Federer hit his stride.

and the Evonne Goolagong Foundation has been wonderful for both Lewis and Brodie," Ms James-Murray said. It also meant more role models were in the making to join the likes of Ash Barty ...

I think it’s just such an incredible experience to be part of.” Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Ash Barty have been immortalised as Barbie dolls. Picture: Supplied Goolagong Cawley said she couldn ...