Tennis star Jelena Dokic opens up about her ‘crushing’ split with long-time Brazilian boyfriend Tin Bikic after 18 years together
Jelena Dokic was left ‘shattered’ in the aftermath of her split from her long-time boyfriend Tin Bikic in 2021.
The tennis champion, 40, shared a heartbreaking post to Instagram on Tuesday to mark two years since the break up, and captioned it with some reflective words.
‘Break ups of any kind are tough. They are heartbreaking, crushing, shattering and can change you forever,’ she wrote.
‘It’s important not to become angry and bitter and instead know those scars and wounds will heal one day and you will become a wiser, better and stronger person.
‘My breakup left me crushed and changed me to my core. While I was shattered and it changed me forever, I handled it with kindness, understanding, grace and dignity.
Jelena Dokic revealed this week she was left ‘shattered’ in the aftermath of her split from her long-time boyfriend Tin Bikic in 2021. Both pictured
‘No screaming, anger or bitterness. And for that I am so proud of myself. Stay kind and positive.’
Jelena’s followers sent her their well-wishes and support in aftermath of the post.
‘I’m sure that everyone who is going through a break up will appreciate these words,’ one fan wrote and another added: ‘Beautifully written, good advice’.
The tennis champion, 40, shared a heartbreaking post to Instagram to mark two years since the break up and captioned it with some reflective words
Jelena confirmed the news she and her Brazilian-born boyfriend had parted in a heartbreaking Instagram post back in January last year.
Alongside a photo of the pair together with a rip graphic down the middle, she wrote: ‘After almost 19 years together, Tin and I have decided to go our separate ways. Sometimes these things happen, people grow apart and it’s for the best.’
Jelena went on: ‘I am asking you please to refrain yourselves from making bad comments about us and our 18 and a half years together and I especially ask those who want to make nasty comments to please not do that.’
‘Break ups of any kind are tough. They are heartbreaking, crushing, shattering and can change you forever,’ Jelena began
At the time Jelena admitted she was struggling emotionally and mentally with the split.
‘I would be lying if I said I was doing well but I will give it my absolute all to heal and recover and process this pain and trauma,’ she wrote.
She then thanked her fans, friends and loved ones for their support and said she hopes to soon ‘be back hopefully stronger than ever and in a much better place’.
‘My breakup left me crushed and changed me to my core. While I was shattered and it changed me forever, I handled it with kindness, understanding, grace and dignity.’ Jelena added