Jelena Dokic's extraordinary journey to become Unbreakable (Part 1)

What happens when one of the world's most celebrated athletes tells her real story? For tennis champion Jelena Dokic, her steely determination on the tennis court belied the horrific abuse at the hands of her father and coach. Today, Jelena Dokic is a multi-award winning presenter, author and commentator, and in this episode we dig deep into her story. Her first book, Unbreakable won Australian television’s version of a Golden Globe - a Logie - as did Jelena herself the following year, prior, for Most Popular Sports Presenter. Despite all the challenges she has faced, Jelena doesn’t ask for sympathy. Instead, her latest book, Live Free, provides a blueprint for others trying to follow in her footsteps. As she says, you don’t have to be anyone special; you just have to believe you are deserving.

First, Read is hosted by Charle Malycon, and this episode's guest is Jelena Dokic.

To read more about Jelena's books, see our website: https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/jelena-dokic

Produced by Liz Burnett. Video Production by Michael Windle and Maia Longhurst. Additional research and scripting by Lydia Burgham. Theme song composed by Kieran Parker. Content co-ordination by Tiana Warner. Graphic design by Olivia Mead.