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Jelena Dokic (Serbian: Јелена Докић, romanized: Jelena Dokić; pronounced [jɛ̌lɛna dokit͡ɕ]; born 12 April 1983) is an Australian tennis commentator, studio analyst and former professional player. Her highest ranking as a tennis player was world No. 4, in August 2002.
- 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
- 2014
- Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
- 1998
Apr 20, 2024 · Photograph: Sean Davey/The Guardian. The former tennis star has been cheered – and booed – in the highest arenas of the sport. But after a life of abuse and elite sport, she’s found a new ...
The former Australian tennis prodigy speaks about her life after cutting ties with her abusive father, her empathy for Emma Raducanu and her fight against online haters. She also shares her views on child abuse in sport and her new book Unbreakable.
- Kieran Jackson
Jun 29, 2020 · Exclusive Jelena Dokic interview: Twenty years after her extraordinary Wimbledon run, her paternal demons have been vanquished. The 37-year-old no longer has any contact with her abusive...
- Chief Sports Feature Writer
Jan 14, 2024 · The former World No.4 and commentator Jelena Dokic recovered from a viral infection and returned to the commentary box at Melbourne Park on Sunday. Tennis fans were relieved to see her in action and shared their support on social media.
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- Andrew Reid
Jun 13, 2022 · Last modified on Mon 13 Jun 2022 18.49 EDT. The former tennis player Jelena Dokic has revealed she nearly took her own life six weeks ago in the midst of mental health struggles. Dokic is a...
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Nov 27, 2017 · Jelena Dokic's successes during her 16-year tennis career came at a heavy personal price, she says. The Yugoslavia-born Australian was once ranked fourth in the world, and reached the...
