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Former world number 4 Jelena Dokic ended her career in 2014. Already affected by a bad relationship with her father and coach, she had explained how she was beaten and humiliated from an early age in her autobiography “Unbreakable “. However, the Australian had to face a new ordeal in her life this time, as she revealed that she wanted to end her life by throwing herself into the void.
He came to the professional circuit in 1998, Jelena Dokic familiar with the peaks. In singles, the latter won 6 titles, mostly in Rome ia Moscow. Performances that allowed her to become number 4 in the world in 2002. Also active in doubles, the 39-year-old was crowned 4 times, and managed to climb to 10th place in the ranking the same year. However, the Australian never managed to win a Grand Slam, and was only able to reach the Wimbledon semifinals solo, and the final of Roland Garros in 2001 with Conchita Martínez. In 2014, he decided to end a 16-year career at the highest level. However, the sequence of events was not very happy for her.
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“I almost jumped from the balcony of my 26th floor and committed suicide.”
On your Instagram account, Jelena Dokic he explained his nightmare. The latter posted a photo of her crying, accompanied by a long message explaining her current situation. Separated from her partner with whom she had shared 20 years of her life, the Australian set out to end her life by jumping from her balcony: “I almost jumped off the balcony of my 26th floor and committed suicide. I will never forget this day. Everything is blurred. Everything is dark. No tone, no image, nothing makes sense … only tears, sadness, depression, anxiety and The last six months have been difficult, I hid in the bathroom at work to dry my tears so that no one could see them, and I cried non-stop at home, between my four walls, which was unbearable. of sadness and pain do not go away and my life is shattered. I blame myself, I don’t think it’s adorable and I’m scared. “. However the state of Dokic now it looks like it has improved a bit. If she decided to talk a few weeks after this incident, it is also because now she wants to fight to find the joy of living, she who is followed by a professional: “I won’t say I’m doing very well now, but I’m definitely on the road to recovery. Some days are better than others and sometimes I take a step forward and then a step back, but I struggle and I think I can do it. I think in the following: it’s okay to feel what I feel “. Aware of not being an exception, the former world number 4 delivered a message of hope for people in the same situation as her.
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“It’s okay to feel sad, but keep fighting and come back”
After going through a very difficult period, the Australian wanted to send a message. In fact, many people go through similar situations, but there is always a way out and someone who can help, as explained. Dokic : “I deeply believe in the power of sharing our stories to help us get over things and help each other. I write this because I know I’m not the only one who’s struggling. Know that you’re not alone. (…) “It’s normal to feel sad, but keep fighting and come back. That’s what I’m trying to do and that’s what keeps me going. Don’t be ashamed of how you feel. It’s normal to feel that way and you can come back.” possible, just keep believing. I love you all and I wish you to fight and survive to live and see another day. I will come back stronger than ever. “