Jelena Dokic

Former Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic has called out two new instances of abusive trolling, describing them as “a new low”.

I wish I was there to give you a big hug but a virtual one will have to do. because it was good for me and my tennis and I wouldn’t be where I am without it.” Leisel Jones said: “I have no words nor will I waste my time or energy on this pond scum. “That’s scary and so sad and then people like this disgusting person and a few others out there make fun of it!? “You are so loved regardless of your mental health status. [decades of abuse she has detailed in her 2017 biography ](https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/jelena-dokic-reveals-traumatic-abuse-from-father-damir/news-story/6ac6f896452d32ba138ffc312eb5acf4) [Unbreakable](https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/jelena-dokic-reveals-traumatic-abuse-from-father-damir/news-story/6ac6f896452d32ba138ffc312eb5acf4) [.](https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/jelena-dokic-reveals-traumatic-abuse-from-father-damir/news-story/6ac6f896452d32ba138ffc312eb5acf4) They should (be) ashamed of themselves.” “Apparently it’s OK that I was abused, beaten to the point of being unconscious, beaten to the point of bleeding with a leather belt … “I am thinking of all of those who have committed suicide, those who have wanted to, those who have lost friends and loved ones to suicide and all those struggling. “Sending so much love to all the good people out there and especially to all those struggling.” “I am fighting for all of those who feel like they don’t have a voice, who don’t feel like they are being heard, for those who are struggling, for those who have struggled with suicidal thoughts, have lost loved ones and friends to suicide and I am fighting against ignorance, bad people, trolls, online abuse and disgusting human beings. [mental health struggles](https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/jelena-dokic-provides-update-after-devastating-suicide-revelation/news-story/1894d69d7c64defdc88e3f5c08794ffa), said she was brought to tears on Friday morning by a “disgusting” post on her Instagram page.

Dokic described as “disgusting” a comment left on Instagram saying she should be “grateful” that her father “pushed” her “otherwise she wouldn't be where she is ...

because it was good for me and my tennis and I wouldn’t be where I am without it.” If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call 000. “Good on you for calling them out.” “This post has brought me to tears,” the follower wrote. “Nothing more needs to be said, this comment and this person speaks for itself.” “You are legendary, Jelena.” “I am fine and I can take it but there are so many people and especially women and young girls that can’t.” “I will especially fight against abuse, child abuse, domestic violence and I will fight for mental health awareness and against lies,” she wrote. “How disgusting, disgraceful and shameful.” “So it’s time to call it out and show it.” Admitting she was momentarily “triggered” by the comment, Dokic said she would “always speak up for what is right.”

Former Australian women's tennis star Jelena Dokic has been targeted by vicious trolls twice in just two days during the 2023 Australian Open, reducing her ...

Your aura shines bright and some people simply can't handle,' she wrote. 'That's scary and so sad and then people like this disgusting person and a few others out there make fun of it!? You are meant for so much better than this mean spirited individual. She has previously appeared on social media in an emotional state to talk about her mental health battles Dokic posted a length response on Instagram to the attacks by trolls during the Australian Open and called for people to be 'kind, caring and understanding' They should (be) ashamed of themselves.'

Former tennis star Jelena Dokic reveals the comments levelled at her on social media, saying she will keep fighting against online trolls.

In 2022, Dokic revealed she almost took her own life at the start of the year. I am fighting against ignorance, bad people, trolls, online abuse and disgusting human beings." Dokic said the trolling and abuse had now reached "a new low", with her receiving a comment making light of her mental health.