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Vulnerability and honesty helped save tennis star

Jelena Dokic says the abuse she suffered wasn't taken seriously at first. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Vulnerability and emotional honesty have helped former tennis star Jelena Dokic manage years of physical and mental abuse.

In an emotional address to the National Press Club on Wednesday, the former women's world No.4 turned TV commentator said speaking out about her torment at the hands of her father and coach Damir Dokic had helped to save her.

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