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Goolagong Cawley honoured 50 years after first Open win

Evonne Goolagong Cawley waves to the crowd on Rod Laver Arena, 50 years after her first AO title. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Half a century after winning her first Australian Open title, Indigenous icon Evonne Goolagong Cawley has been honoured by tournament organisers.

Goolagong Cawley claimed four Open singles crowns, the first in 1974 when she overcame American Chris Evert in three sets at Kooyong Tennis Club.

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