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- Former Australian junior champion (1973) who became Australian Open singles champion in 1978 (d. Nagelsen in F) when ranked No.110 in the world... For 44 years held distinction of being the most recent local player to win the Australian Open singles title, until Ash Barty’s triumph in 2022... Following Grand Slam victory achieved career-high rank of No.80... In doubles, advanced to QF or better at all four majors, and was twice a semifinalist at Australian Open... After retiring from Tour play, built a coaching career in her hometown of Newcastle and surrounding regions, often working alongside brothers Keith and William.