Yesterday, news surfaced that former tennis star Jelena Dokic’s father, Damir Dokic, passed away at the age of 66 last week in Serbia. While Jelena initially remained silent, she has now opened up about the complex emotions surrounding his death in an Instagram post. She and her brother, Savo, also published an obituary in the Serbian newspaper Politika.
Despite the years of emotional and physical abuse she endured at the hands of her father, Jelena has expressed deep sorrow over his passing. In recent years, she has spoken openly about the trauma she experienced, detailing the lasting impact it has had on her life. Though they had been estranged for a decade, the grief of losing a parent remains profound. Together with her brother, Savo, Jelena published an obituary in the Serbian newspaper Politika, informing loved ones of the funeral and expressing their sadness.
“With great sorrow, we inform family and friends that on May 16, 2025, our dear and beloved father passed away. The funeral will take place on May 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the New Cemetery in Vrdnik. You will forever remain in our hearts and thoughts. Mourned by son Savo and daughter Jelena.”
Sharing a childhood photo with her father, Jelena also wrote on Instagram:
“As you know my relationship with my father…
