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Sky News AU
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Jelena Dokic stuns in bold new look at real estate industry event after being snapped with mystery man
Tennis star Jelena Dokic has showed off her new corporate style weeks after being snapped cosying up to a mystery man at Melbourne Airport. In vision obtained by Dokic was seen warmly embracing the unknown man at the airport arrivals hall earlier this month. Dokic, 42, is currently back in front of the cameras as part of Channel 9's sports team covering the French Open. The retired tennis great is also as busy as ever with public engagements, including a quarterly awards ceremony for real estate firm Kay & Burton on Tuesday in Melbourne. Photos from the event shared by attendees in the real estate industry revealed Dokic's striking new figure after her recent weight loss journey. Dokic looked stylish in a sharp grey suit at the event and took to the stage to deliver a speech to attendees on her life and career. The Aussie tennis star was just 16-years-old when she advanced to the semi-final at Wimbledon in 2000 and reached a peak of World No. 4 in 2002. In 2009, Dokic enjoyed an unforgettable run at the Australian Open after entering the draw as a wildcard and ultimately advancing all the way to the quarter finals. She retired in 2014 and turned to commentating tennis. In a December 2023 interview, Jelena said she had been estranged from her father and former coach for more than 10 years, and claimed he had never apologised for his alleged verbal, emotional and physical abuse. Dokic's corporate gig comes weeks after the shock death of her father, who Jelena accused of physical, emotional and financial abuse in her memoir Unbreakable. "My father passed away in the late hours on 16.05.2025," Jelena wrote on Instagram last week. "As you know my relationship with my father has been difficult and painful with a lot of history. "Despite everything and no matter how hard, difficult and in the last 10 years even non existent our relationship and communication was, it is never easy losing a parent and a father even one you are estranged from. "The loss of an estranged parent comes with a difficult and complicated grief."
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Novak Djokovic joined by wife and children on court in emotional scenes as he wins 100th tour title
NOVAK DJOKOVIC celebrated becoming the third man to win a century of ATP Tour titles – 11 days after his split with Andy Murray. The Serbian superstar – Advertisement 3 Novak Djokovic celebrated becoming the third man to win a century of ATP Tour titles Credit: AP 3 Djokovic poses with the trophy and his children Credit: Reuters His wife Jelena watched on in the stands while their two children, Stefan and Tara, joined in the celebrations on the court. Djokovic joins a small group of centurions, emulating American Jimmy Connors, who lifted a record 109 titles, and Two days after his 38th birthday, Djokovic managed to prevail in more than three hours of combat in Switzerland. Yet the amount of time spent on court is not exactly ideal preparation given he will now head to Paris for the French Open first round on Tuesday. Advertisement READ MORE IN sport Djokovic had been stuck on 99 titles since his Paris Olympic gold medal success at Roland Garros last August – one of his sporting milestones. He had appointed Murray as his coach last November, in an attempt to re-energise this final part of his illustrious career, And in his first competition since the Scotsman, 38, left his camp, Djokovic is a winner again, a feat he celebrated with his two children and wife Jelena. Hurkacz might be a big server, making his way back to form after a serious knee injury at Wimbledon last year, but his forehand let him down in the closing stages of the third set. Advertisement Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS It is no wonder he looked visibly upset and covered his head with his towel as the victor thanked the crowd. Djokovic, who sealed the success with an ace, said: 'I had to work for it, that's for sure. Hubi was probably closer to the victory throughout the entire match than I was. Kylie Jenner's $39k-a-night Turks & Caicos beach mansion features 11 bedrooms, 4 butlers, heated pool and tennis court 'An incredible match with a full stadium, a beautiful atmosphere. I'm just grateful to clinch the 100th here.' Advertisement Djokovic, the No.6 seed in the French Open main draw, will take on American Mackenzie McDonald in round one as he attempts to win a record 25th Grand Slam title. It has been a difficult year for the Belgrade battler and lifting silverware is not something he can take for granted these days. Especially given the excellent competition he faces from the much younger Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. His clay season had been an underwhelming one until this weekend, given that he had lost his opening matches in Monte Carlo and Madrid in straight sets before opting out of the Italian Open. Advertisement Djokovic won his first titles in 2006, succeeding first on the indoor hard courts of Metz and then on the outdoor clay of Amersfoort in Holland. 3 Djokovic came from behind to win the Geneva Open Credit: AP
New York Post
22-05-2025
- New York Post
Mother won't fund son's wedding after his fiancée's ‘manipulation test'
This mom just found out her son failed a Tinder loyalty test… set by his own fiancée. Her contribution to the wedding? Cancelled. Her faith in this relationship? Wobbling. Her 23-year-old son proposed only a few months ago, but trouble in paradise didn't take long to brew. 'Recently, he admitted to me that he had been texting with a girl he met on Tinder. That alone already shocked me. He's engaged, and that's obviously not acceptable behavior,' the mom revealed. 'Creating a fake profile to trap your partner? That's manipulation' Taking to Reddit, the mom dropped a plot twist that not even a reality TV producer could see coming. 5 This mom just found out her son failed a Tinder loyalty test… set by his own fiancée. JackF – 'The girl on Tinder was actually his fiancée,' she wrote. 'She made a fake account to 'test' whether he would stay loyal. When he flirted back, she confronted him.' Fair to say, he didn't pass the temptation test, leaving wedding plans up in the air. The mom isn't exactly thrilled, and she's concerned about what this means for the foundation of their marriage. 'What my son did was messed up. But creating a whole fake profile to trap your partner? That's manipulation,' she insisted. 5 'Recently, he admitted to me that he had been texting with a girl he met on Tinder. That alone already shocked me. He's engaged, and that's obviously not acceptable behavior,' the mom said. estradaanton – 'If you have to run sting operations to trust your fiancé, maybe you shouldn't be getting married.' She revealed to the forum that she's taken a firm stance in response to the couple's antics. 'I told my son I wouldn't be paying for the wedding anymore. I don't want to support a marriage that already starts with lies and games from both sides.' 5 'The girl on Tinder was actually his fiancée,' she wrote. 'She made a fake account to 'test' whether he would stay loyal. When he flirted back, she confronted him,' the mom continued to explain. Jelena – 'The fear was well-founded' The comment section largely agreed that the couple isn't ready to tie the knot. 'That doesn't sound like a healthy relationship. Honestly, if the girl is smart, she should break it off,' one commenter wrote. 5 'I told my son I wouldn't be paying for the wedding anymore. I don't want to support a marriage that already starts with lies and games from both sides,' the mother said. motortion – 'They don't sound mature enough for a marriage,' another added. Still, some defended the fiancée's decision to catfish her groom-to-be. 'The fiancée needs to bail. This dude is going to be trash, and mommy clearly enables it,' one user claimed. 5 The comment section largely agreed that the couple isn't ready to tie the knot. Prostock-studio – 'They appear to be blaming the catfish fiancée more than their own cheating spawn,' another pointed out. A third chimed in: 'You can't be too mad if someone 'tricks' their partner and finds out they were right. It's not my speed, but the fear was well-founded.' Much of the family failed to have her back, too. 'Some people in the family say I'm overreacting and punishing both of them,' she revealed.
Express Tribune
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Damir Dokic, coach, father, and abuser of former tennis player Jelena Dokic, dies
Former tennis world number four Jelena Dokic has announced the death of her father and former coach, Damir Dokic, on May 16. The news, shared on social media, has stirred a complex mix of emotions for Jelena, who reflected on a difficult relationship with her late father. Damir, a controversial figure in the world of tennis, was known for his overbearing presence during his daughter's rise to prominence. His often harsh and domineering behavior was widely criticized, and Jelena later revealed that he had subjected her to both physical and emotional abuse throughout her childhood and early tennis career. In her emotional tribute, Jelena acknowledged the complicated grief she felt following his death, despite years of estrangement. "My relationship with my father has been difficult and painful with a lot of history," Jelena wrote. "Despite everything... it is never easy losing a parent, even one you are estranged from. The loss of an estranged parent comes with a difficult and complicated grief." Jelena, who has not spoken to her father in many years, shared her desire to focus on the positive memories, reflecting on the impact of those good moments. "For the end of this chapter, I choose to focus on a good memory like this picture," she added, referencing a nostalgic image. She also emphasized the importance of values like respect, grace, kindness, dignity, and empathy, choosing to embody those principles in this painful time. In a final, heartfelt message, Jelena requested privacy for herself and her family, signing off with a simple, "RIP." Years of Abuse and Strained Relationship Damir Dokic's notoriety reached its peak during Jelena's rise from a promising junior to a top-ranked player, including a memorable Wimbledon semi-final. However, behind the scenes, the father-daughter relationship was marked by abusive behavior that shocked the tennis world. In 2009, Jelena revealed the full extent of the abuse she endured at the hands of her father, detailing physical violence and verbal cruelty in interviews and her autobiography, Unbreakable. She described incidents of her father whipping her with a leather belt, kicking her with pointed shoes, and even spitting in her face. Jelena recalled one particularly traumatic moment when she was beaten so badly that she lost consciousness. Damir's behavior spiraled in 2009, when he was arrested for threatening to blow up the car of Australia's ambassador to Serbia and was found to have a stash of illegal weapons at his home. He later claimed that the threats were a "joke" and that the weapons were merely war souvenirs. Jelena has since turned her painful past into a platform for advocacy, speaking out about the abuse in multiple books and a documentary. Following her retirement from professional tennis in 2014, she has become a respected tennis pundit and commentator. Damir's death, while marking the end of a difficult chapter in Jelena's life, has also sparked reflection on the complexities of family relationships, loss, and healing.
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Jelena Dokic confirms death of father Damir Dokic
Damir Dokic, the notorious father of former Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic, has died. On Wednesday, Jelena Dokic confirmed her father had died in the late hours of May 16. Former world No.4 Dokic has been open about how her controlling father physically, verbally and emotionally abused her during her childhood and playing career. In 2023, Jelena said she had been estranged from her Serbian father Damir for more than 10 years. "As you know my relationship with my father has been difficult and painful with a lot of history," Dokic said in a post on Instagram, which included a photo of her with her father when she was a child. "Despite everything and no matter how hard, difficult and in the last 10 years even non existent our relationship and communication was, it is never easy losing a parent and a father even one you are estranged from. "The loss of an estranged parent comes with a difficult and complicated grief. It's an end of a chapter and life as I know it." Dokic noted how Damir's death had sparked "lots of conflicting and complex emotions and feelings". "For the end of this chapter, I choose to focus on a good memory like this picture," she said. "And as always and especially important to who I am as a person and what I want to stand for which is respect, grace, kindness, dignity and empathy, I will and want to be that person in this situation too." Dokic requested privacy for herself and her family and finished her message with "RIP". Her father became a notorious and controversial figure on tour throughout his daughter's rise from junior sensation to world No.4 and Wimbledon semi-finalist. During Jelena's career, Damir Dokic was renowned for his outbursts and was at one point banned from the WTA tour. He served time in prison in 2009 after he threatened to blow up the Australian ambassador to Belgrade. Jelena, who has two books and a documentary where she detailed the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father, is now a tennis pundit and commentator after retiring in 2014. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) Lifeline 13 11 14 Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491
