- The bravery of Jelena Dokic widely praised
- The tennis star was abused by his father Damir
- Documentary of 'unwavering' shocked fans
Australian sports fans have reacted with horror after seeing the shocking level of abuse, the former tennis star, Jelena Dokic, suffered at the hands of his father Damir.
Dokic, 41, is being widely praised for its courage and courage after Channel Nine projected his 'Unbreakable' documentary on Wednesday night, giving many Australians his first look on how he suffered during his career as a player.
Social networks illuminated with messages of support for the old number four in the world, who confirmed that he was once unconscious for his father after a defeat on the court.
The legend of AFL Brendan Fevola labeled the history of Dokic 'horrible', while the former Uzbekistan tennis star, Denis Istomin, declared that Dokic had the potential to be as good as the great serene Williams of tennis.
Other tennis fans praised Dokic by their strength and resistance, with another defender affirming his belief that she would have “won multiple Grand Slam titles if” had normal people around them. ”
Dokic's tennis race reached its maximum point when it made the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 1999 and the semifinals in 2000, followed by the quarterfinals of the 2002 France Open.
The star withdrawn from tennis Denis Istomn felt that Jelena Dokic was good enough to compete with Serena Williams at your peak
AFL Great Brendan Fevola labeled the story of Dokic 'horrible' and added that it is an 'inspiration for each Australian'
This tennis fan praised Dokic as an “incredible human” and admired his courage to tell his story
Tennis Fan Collin Wood felt that Dokic would have won multiple grandios if he had 'normal people' around him '
Another supporter criticized those in tennis circles for 'turning a blind eye' when it came to dokic abuse
But the controversial decision to turn his back on Australia, a demand from his father, to represent Yugoslavia in Melbourne Park in 2001, local fans of local tennis saved her.
“I would take 100 years of abuse if I could recover not play for Australia for a few years,” Carrie & Tommy told Radio program.
'He (Damir) took that away from me, something that I loved so much.
'He is sitting in a hotel room watching, while 15,000 people booed me. I just wanted to fall to the ground and disappear and never return.
'I would take any abuse, anything in this world so as not to go through that personally.
“He took 10 or 15 years until my book came out for them (fans) knowing the truth and how much I really love Australia.”
Last year, in a unbreakable trailer, Dokic remembered how he felt immense pressure to win, since his father would inflict regular batteries.
'I am 16 years here. I was playing (World Cup) Number 1 Martina Hingis and knew that if I lost the consequences they were catastrophic, '' he says when he looks at the vision.
In recent years, Dokic has focused its attention on the comments, where it has stood out (in the photo, in Brisbane International)
According to Jelena, Damir Dokic (right) never apologized for their actions: the couple has not spoken in years (in the photo, in Wimbledon)
'One day after losing, I knew what was going to happen … I was starting to feel really broken inside.
“(Hours later) there was no inch of my skin that was not bruised.”
Surprisingly, Dokic told the identity of the media Jessica Rowe that she does not despise her father.
'I don't hate anyone. Hate is a very strong word, '' he said.
'For some reason, the universe gave me (abuse) and I have to accept the circumstances.
“I don't hate him, but I don't forgive him.”