The day Turnbull had Elton in her corner

By Darren Walton
Updated January 30 2020 - 9:02pm, first published 3:32am
Rock legend Elton John sent Wendy Turnbull a good luck message during the 1980 Aussie Open final.
Rock legend Elton John sent Wendy Turnbull a good luck message during the 1980 Aussie Open final.

She has the entire country behind her, but surely not even Ashleigh Barty can boast the rock royalty that cheered on the last local hope to make the Australian Open women's final.

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