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the dream Living stroking grace and elegance en route to 14 major titles in singles, doubles and mixed, for Goolagong Cawley is not just beloved for what she has achieved, but also her dignity and generosity and for her efforts away from the court. Evonne. Like Billie Jean, Margaret, Martina, Chrissie, Steffi, Monica, Serena, Venus and the other greats of the modern women's game, no last name is required. And yet, Evonne GG (for Granny Goolagong) were the letters she requested be inscribed on the bracelet she received after being presented with the mothers' award at an emotional recent WTA reunion. The matriarch who now reads bedtime stories to her grandchildren still recalls so vividly the fairytale that sparked her own. "I read a 'Princess Magazine' story about a princess who was found, trained and taken to this place called Wimbledon, where she played on this magical centre court and won," says Goolagong Cawley. ➝ This year's recipient of the ITF's prestigious Philippe Chatrier Award is Evonne Goolagong Cawley. Following a career which included seven Grand Slam singles titles, she has made it her life's work to give back to the community that made her story possible. Linda Pearce profiles the Aussie legend