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Returning a winner: One-time teenage tennis sensation Jelena Dokic endured years of abuse by an obsessive father, but rather than being broken, she found the courage to speak out.
- Source :
- Saturday Paper; 11/2/2024, Issue 524, p31-31, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article discusses the harrowing experiences of former tennis prodigy Jelena Dokic, who endured years of abuse at the hands of her father, Damir Dokic, while striving for success in the sport. Despite facing immense physical and emotional trauma, Jelena managed to achieve significant milestones in her tennis career, only to be met with continued abuse and control from her father. Jelena's resilience and courage to speak out about her traumatic past have garnered both respect and public scrutiny, highlighting the complexities of her journey from victim to survivor. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22033092
- Issue :
- 524
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Saturday Paper
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 180619390