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**Quick$bux** · 04-05-2009, 02:13 PM

(this story is showing up in a bunch of places today. Think it was long suspected, but I also think this might be the first time she's confirming it)

Dokic accuses father of physical abuse

Tennis star Jelena Dokic, who is estranged from her father Damir, told the magazine Sport & Style, that she was physically abused as a child.

"I’ve been through a lot worse than anybody on the tour," she said. "I can say that with confidence.”

Damir Dokic, who previously was barred by officials for six months from attending tournaments, refused to speak to the magazine.

“There was a period where there was nothing that could make me happy," the tennis player said. " I wanted somebody’s else’s life." (AP File Photo)

http://blogs.usatoday.com/gameon/200...cal-abuse.html

04-05-2009, 02:13 PM	#1
Quick$bux Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 571 Senior Member	Dokic: My Dad Physically Abused Me (this story is showing up in a bunch of places today. Think it was long suspected, but I also think this might be the first time she's confirming it) Dokic accuses father of physical abuse Tennis star Jelena Dokic, who is estranged from her father Damir, told the magazine Sport & Style, that she was physically abused as a child. "I’ve been through a lot worse than anybody on the tour," she said. "I can say that with confidence.” Damir Dokic, who previously was barred by officials for six months from attending tournaments, refused to speak to the magazine. “There was a period where there was nothing that could make me happy," the tennis player said. " I wanted somebody’s else’s life." (AP File Photo) http://blogs.usatoday.com/gameon/200...cal-abuse.html
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