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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Ransom

Jelena Dokic reveals mental health struggles after experiencing ‘vicious cycle’

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Former top 10 tennis player Jelena Dokic nearly took her own life in April during struggles with her mental health, the Australian said on social media.

Dokic, who played her last professional match in 2014 and has worked as a commentator on Australian TV in recent years, said she had been battling “constant feelings of sadness and pain”.

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