Jelena Dokic had planned to return to tennis through the Australian Open, but she injured her thigh during the wildcard play-off. However, Dokic said the injury is not serious, and we will see her on the tennis court in January.

The injury struck after her first match at the play-offs, but Dokic didn't want to leave the competition. Read more »

Former world No.4 Jelena Dokic’s plans of reviving her shattered career through the Australian Open seem far away right now as the Serbian-born Australian tennis player had to pull out of the wildcard play-offs.

Dokic was competing in the play-offs, hoping to earn a spot in the Australian Open main draw. Everything started well, with the 24-year-old winning her first three matches and reaching the quarterfinals. But then, trailing teenager Olivia Rogowska 6-3 3-1, Dokic was forced to withdraw due to a left thigh injury. Read more »

Former world No.4 Jelena Dokic plans to return to competitive tennis in 2008 and is hoping to revive her shattered career through the Australian Open.

Having no ranking points, Dokic’s way to the Australian Open won’t be easy. However, she is happy with her progress and has taken the first step by requesting a spot in the wildcard play-off. The winner of the play-offs is awarded a main draw wildcard into the Australian Open. Read more »

Two days ago I wrote about Jelena Dokic’s plans of a full comeback, and now Tennis Australia has published an exclusive interview with the former world number four.

Among other things, the 24-year-old Dokic revealed why she stopped playing tennis, and why she wants to revive her tennis career. Here’s what she said:

“I just haven't played because I didn't feel within myself that I was ready to play…You always have ups and downs in a career and, of course, I have had a bit of a down period. I felt like I just wasn't ready to play, until now. I think if you are not ready it is counterproductive to try and comeback. It is better to leave it and get yourself together. That is what I have done… It has taken some time, but right now I feel like I am in a place mentally and physically that I am ready and able to compete. Now I feel in mind and body I am back and ready to give 100 per cent to train hard and try and play again.”

I hope we’ll see Jelena Dokic in full form again.

In hopes of restarting her shattered career, former world number four Jelena Dokic flew into Melbourne from Europe at the weekend and has asked the national federation Tennis Australia for help.

The Serbian-born Australian tennis player is currently unranked and it is four seasons since she won a grand slam match. In 2007, Dokic played only one match — in March at a minor event in Rome she earned $98 after losing in the first round.

Tennis Australia says it will help organize coaching and provide practice facilities for Dokic but will not offer any financial assistance.

Here’s a video of 24-year-old Dokic practicing in Melbourne, having Australian Open as her first major target. (sources: Herald Sun, LiveNews)