Jelena Dokic has revealed that she is back to her 2016 weight in a powerful new Instagram post.
The 41-year-old took to social media on Sunday to share photos of herself in 2016 and 2024, saying: “I'm the same size in both photos.”
However, he admitted that the main difference between the photos was due to “trust.”
A photo from 2016 showed Dokic in a dark dress and a strained smile.
In contrast, a photo from 2024 showed the former tennis star wearing a bright red ensemble and smiling widely.
She admitted that she “hid” in men's clothing because it undermined her confidence.
“Always dressed in black. Completely black or dark gray. She was wearing men's clothes. Men's shirts.
“I don't think I'm good enough to wear women's clothes, dresses or pretty, colorful heels.
Jelena Dokic has revealed that she is back to her 2016 weight in a powerful new Instagram post. Image on the left in 2016 and image on the right in 2024.
“Imagine having such low self-esteem and self-worth that you wear men's clothing.”
However, he signed off with an encouraging message for his fans, writing: “Never hide, always stand tall, be proud and keep your head up.”
It comes just weeks after Dogik spoke out about the domestic abuse she suffered as a young tennis player in a new documentary.
In the trailer for Unbreakable, out next month, Dokic recalls feeling pressure from his father, Tamir, to succeed with regular hits.
Jelena was born in Yugoslavia and her family moved to Australia when she was 11 years old.
Her tennis career peaked when she reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals in 1999, the semi-finals in 2000 and the following year in the 2002 French Open quarter-finals.
'I'm 16 years old here. “I was playing against number one Martina Hingis and I knew the consequences would be catastrophic if I lost,” he says while watching the footage.
'After a day of losing, I knew what was going to happen… I started to feel really broken inside.
'Not an inch of skin is left unscathed. I am 17 years old and because of your actions, [I] He became the most hated person.”
Lindsay Davenport, a three-time Grand Slam tennis champion, appeared in the documentary and recalled Jelena's ordeal.
“Some other players noticed bruises,” Davenport says.
Former Australian tennis champion Jelena Togic has spoken out about the domestic abuse she suffered as a young tennis player in the new documentary Unbreakable.
American doubles legend Pam Shriver adds: “When you look back and see what he's done, wow!”
Australian journalist Richard Hinds adds: 'From the beginning there were rumors about what was happening. Questions were asked, but they hit a brick wall.
Meanwhile, prominent tennis journalist Christopher Cleary regretted not having investigated the rumors further.
'Could I have dug deeper to find out what was really going on? “I think many of us could be,” he says.
Dogic has long been open about her struggles with depression, social media abuse, body shaming, and the domestic violence she has experienced throughout her life.
In April, she posted photos of herself on Instagram with bruised legs when she was 17, saying she was “sad and angry” about the abuse of countless girls.
“Jaws swollen, bruised and bleeding from being punched and kicked all night with sharp shoes in the jaw from losing the competition,” she posted.
'These photographs were taken over two weeks ago and he was still seriously injured. I am 17 years old.
In the trailer for Unbreakable, out next month, Dokic recalls feeling pressure from his father, Tamir, to succeed with regular hits.
'To this day my jaw is sensitive and bumpy from this beating.
'From every wound there is a scar, and these are mine. I am a survivor, but not all women and girls are or will be.
“That's the sad truth.”
He also said he wanted to speak on behalf of victims who didn't have a platform like he did.
“Today I was speaking at an event about domestic and family violence and it made me sad,” she continued.
'At this moment, the sadness and anger of millions of women in the world, I know, I am going to be worse than ever.
'In Australia alone one woman a week dies from domestic violence. 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence throughout their lives.
'At a global level the figures are even worse.
'I'm 16 years old here. “I was playing against number one Martina Hingis and I knew the consequences would be catastrophic if I lost,” she said while watching footage of herself during a match.
'The more we don't talk about it, the further we move away from the topic and the more we abandon women and girls.
For those of you reading this who have experienced abuse or domestic violence, know that I understand.
'I know how scared you are. Know that you have incredible strength and courage. Nothing is your fault.
'Be kind to those who need help and support. Don't push them away, don't abandon them.
'From someone who has been there, abandoned and scared to death, please don't back away. Women and girls need you and your help.'
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit their website 1800respect.org.au. In case of emergency, call 000.
