Sports
Station:
ABC iview (AU)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2026-01-04
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The journey will take us from the tiny NSW regional town of Barellan, where an eager eight-year-old Aboriginal kid first peered through the cyclone wire fence of a tennis court to the centre courts of the world, where Evonne would reach the world number one ranking and endear herself to millions around the globe. Along the way, the obstacles will be immense. At age 12, Evonne will leave behind her family to be coached by the imperious Vic Edwards. While the on-court success that follows unites a nation, a deeply disturbing dynamic is playing out behind the scenes that will threaten to tear everything apart. And, when she falls deeply in love with Roger Cawley, Evonne will have to decide whether to follow her heart or follow her career. Or, whether she can do both.
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S1E1 - Episode 1
Evonne Goolagong's Wimbledon debut prompts memories of her rise from Barellan to tennis stardom, while she struggles with the controlling and traumatising behaviour of her coach Vic Edwards.
Air Date: 03 Jan 2026 19:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Episode 2
Evonne navigates controversy, pressure and the fight for equal pay, while personal loss and burnout drive her to walk away from tennis at her peak.
Air Date: 03 Jan 2026 19:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Episode 3
Grieving her father, Evonne rebuilds her life, fires Vic, marries Roger and overcomes injury to win Wimbledon as a mother in a historic victory.
Air Date: 03 Jan 2026 19:00 (CDT)