Tennis star Jelena Dokic opens up about her ‘crushing’ split with longtime Brazilian boyfriend Tin Bikic after 18 years together
Jelena Dokic was left ‘shattered’ in the aftermath of her 2021 breakup with longtime boyfriend Tin Bikic.
The tennis champion, 40, shared a heartbreaking post on Instagram on Tuesday to mark two years since the breakup, captioning it with some reflective words.
“Breakups of any kind are hard. They are heartbreaking, crushing, shattering and can change you forever,” she wrote.
“It’s important not to get angry and bitter and instead to know that one day those scars and wounds will heal and you will become a wiser, better, and stronger person.”
“My breakup left me crushed and changed 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 that she was left ‘shattered’ in the wake of her 2021 breakup with longtime boyfriend Tin Bikic. Both pictured
“No yelling, anger, or bitterness. And for that I am so proud of myself. Stay nice and positive.’
Jelena’s followers sent her their best wishes and support in the wake of the post.
“I’m sure anyone going through a breakup will appreciate these words,” one fan wrote and another added, “Beautifully written, great advice.”
The tennis champion, 40, shared a heartbreaking post on Instagram to mark two years since the breakup and captioned it with some reflective words
Jelena confirmed the news that she and her Brazilian-born boyfriend had split in a heartbreaking Instagram post last January.
Alongside a photo of the pair together with a torn image in the middle, she wrote, “After nearly 19 years together, Tin and I have decided to go our separate ways. Sometimes these things happen, people grow apart and that’s for the best.”
Jelena continued, “I ask you please not to make 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 don’t.”
“Breakups of any kind are hard. They are heartbreaking, crushing, shattering and can change you forever,’ Jelena began
At the time, Jelena admitted that she struggled emotionally and mentally with the breakup.
“I would be lying if I said I was fine, but I will give everything to heal and recover and process this pain and trauma,” she wrote.
She went on to thank her fans, friends and loved ones for their support and said she hopes to be “back stronger than ever and in a much better place” soon.
“My breakup left me crushed and changed to my core. While I was devastated and it changed me forever, I handled it with kindness, understanding, grace and dignity.” added Jelena