Jelena Dokic

The inspiring story behind one of our greatest tennis champions

A former world number 4, popular tennis commentator and best-selling author of her autobiography ‘Unbreakable’, Jelena Dokic’s story of survival is nothing short of remarkable, both on and off the court.

Her rise in the ranks of tennis was meteoric, reaching the quarter finals at Wimbledon at the age of just 16. With a steely nerve, she fought off opponents with the same gutsy zeal she used to fight off poverty and racism, bullying, discrimination, injury, depression - and the greatest fight of her life - the physical and emotional abuse she suffered for over 20 years at the hands of her tyrannical father and coach.

Jelena’s courageous story has captured a massive worldwide following. Her raw honesty will leave you in awe. Her ability to free herself from the grips of darkness will astonish you. Most of all, Jelena's will to survive will inspire you. She embodies hope and strength and perseverance and will leave any audience mesmerised.

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Key Points for Jelena Dokic

Jelena Dokic is an Australian former world no. 4 tennis player, commentator and best-selling author.
Originally a refugee from Yugoslavia, Jelena shares her struggles of being a refugee, dealing with poverty, racism, bullying, and discrimination.
For over 20 years she suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her father (who was also her coach).
Author of her bestselling autobiography Unbreakable, a book which details her career and her life.
Jelena does commentary and TV work for Channel 9, Fox Sports and Tennis Australia. She also works for multiple radio stations and regularly writes columns in Australian media publications.
In 2018, Jelena was awarded the Momentum Most Inspiring Woman of the Year Award.

Topics for Jelena Dokic

Ingredients for success
Resilience and perseverance
Empowerment
Bullying
Mental Health
Depression
Overcoming the odds
The life of a refugee

Testimonials for Jelena Dokic

Jelena Dokic story was absolutely amazing, her delivery, her inspiring journey how she overcame her private & personal family challenges, every young person should hear her story! This is what resilience looks like in the face of adversity! Our student leaders & staff thoroughly enjoyed her presentation! I would definitely get her on board again 100%.
La Trobe University

Jelena was so engaging, down to earth and so generous with her time. Out team were all so amazed with her vulnerability to tell her story.
Ray White Real Estate

Very honest and heartfelt. You could empathize strongly with her .
Ritchies Stores Pty. Ltd.

Jelena’s keynote had a powerful message and very well received by our audience. She got a standing ovation at the end. Her presentation style suited the material well, and she was very accommodating answering questions from the audience afterwards.
Housing Industry Association

Her presentation was extremely well delivered. She had just the right amount of emotion and she certainly brought the audience along with her on her journey.
Melbourne Cricket Club

Jelena was more than excellent. She has exceeded all our expectations; her speech was so emotional, and inspirational at the same time, that we had guests crying by the end of it. Having Jelena as a keynote speaker was a huge success for the club as we had over 300 guests attend the event. Jelena is a great speaker, great professional, amazing and inspirational person to meet.
Geelong Football Club

Everyone was looking forward to hearing Jelena, and the audience was captivated by her. Q&A time also gave a wonderful personal insight.
Run for MI Life Ltd.

Jelena’s story is compelling and she is truly inspirational – the audience loved her.
Coleman Greig Lawyers

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