The scene moved tennis fans at the last Australian Open.
When she had just qualified for the quarter-finals, Alizé Cornet had paid a vibrant tribute on the court to Jelena Dokic, who officiated as mistress of ceremonies at the end of the match.
The Niçoise had recalled the tormented journey of the Australian of Yugoslav origin, who became a consultant, before falling into her arms.
"Now everyone is crying," Dokic thanked her, in tears.
This Monday, Dokic posted on Instagram a photo of her eyes red from crying and a long message to reveal that she had almost ended her life on April 28 after a breakup.
"I wanted my grief and my pain to disappear," she wrote.
I almost jumped off my balcony on the 26th floor, almost ended my life.
I will never forget that day, everything was cloudy, everything was black, without sound, without light, nothing made sense.
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The former world No. 4 says she doesn't know why she didn't jump.
"I managed to get out of this situation, I don't even know how I got there," she continues.
The last six months have been hard, with tears everywhere and all the time.
Writing these lines is not easy (…) but I do it, because I know that I am not the only one struggling.
Be aware that you are not alone.
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In January, Dokic announced his break with his companion after 18 years together.
Her life as a precocious champion was marked by long periods of depression linked to the authoritarianism and psychological abuse of her father and trainer, Damir, who repeatedly clashed with tennis authorities and tournament organizers. for his bloodshed and outrageous declarations.