Dokic’s revelation drew messages of support and solidarity from all over the world. Among those messages was a special one from tennis legend Chris Evert, who took to social media to show her support.
In her original statement, Jelena Dokic spoke about her battle with depression
She then vowed to “come back stronger than ever” and further attempted to inspire others who are going through similar difficulties, with her positive words.
The former player, who is now an active commentator on the tennis tour, said that getting professional help has played a huge role in her recovery.
When Jelena Dokic shared a wonderful moment with Alize Cornet on the court at the Australian Open
Earlier this year, during the 2022 Australian Open, French player Alize Cornet secured one of the biggest wins of her career to reach the quarterfinals of the Grand Slam.
In a moment that was Cornet’s to cherish, she reserved some words of affection and praise for Jelena Dokic, who was interviewing her on the court.
The two players then shared a warm embrace as an emotional Dokic thanked Cornet. The French player further reminisced about a missed opportunity to play against Dokic at the 2009 Australian Open, as she lost before the potential match-up.
Dokic won 6 singles titles and 4 doubles titles on the WTA tour during her playing career. She shot to fame by defeating Martina Hingis at the 1999 Wimbledon Championships, as a 16-year-old. The Australian also reached the Wimbledon singles semifinals in 2000 and the French Open doubles final the following season.
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