DiscoverThe Sit-DownFrom underdog to icon: Jelena Dokic in a WTA golden era
From underdog to icon: Jelena Dokic in a WTA golden era

From underdog to icon: Jelena Dokic in a WTA golden era

Update: 2025-08-07
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When Jelena Dokic stunned Martina Hingis in the first round of Wimbledon 1999, the Australian qualifier became a global superstar, ultimately peaking at world No.4 in one of the strongest eras of women’s tennis. Dokic has since gone on to become a highly-respected broadcaster and this week won a Logie -- an Australian television award -- for her documenary Unbreakable. Dokic sat down with Matt and Viv to relive her careers highs, recounting her upset of Swiss superstar Hingis in vivid detail, her experience of competing against so many WTA icons, and how her run to the medal rounds of the Sydney 2000 Olympics remains one of her proudest achievements.

Originally published on 24/06/2024

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From underdog to icon: Jelena Dokic in a WTA golden era

From underdog to icon: Jelena Dokic in a WTA golden era

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