Conversations Encore: From Yugoslavia to Australia — Jelena Dokic on tennis and the truth
Jan 24, 2025
Jelena Dokic, a renowned tennis champion and author, shares her profound journey from being a young refugee to a celebrated athlete. She discusses the dark realities of her childhood, including the abuse she faced from her father during her rise to fame. The conversation delves into confronting body shaming and the challenges of disordered eating under public scrutiny. Jelena also reflects on her growth towards self-acceptance and healing, revealing how past traumas shaped her identity and aspirations in both tennis and life.
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Wimbledon Upset
- At 16, Jelena Dokic beat the world number one at Wimbledon in straight sets.
- Media coverage focused on her father's outbursts rather than her achievements.
Unbreakable Memoir
- Jelena Dokic's memoir, Unbreakable, revealed her father's abuse.
- He had been physically and emotionally abusing her since she began playing tennis at age six.
First Tennis Lesson
- Jelena Dokic vividly remembers her first time playing tennis at age six.
- She loved the sport's competitive nature and physicality.
