Jelena Dokic

Jelena Dokic has called out trolls on social media who have body shamed over the last 24 hours, saying the abuse has been “insane”.

“That’s scary and so sad and then people like this disgusting person and a few others out there make fun of it!?” “I am here, fighting for all those out there being abused, fat shamed….” she wrote. Kindness and being a good person matters which those of you that abuse me and others, are clearly not.”

In an Instagram post on Monday, Dokic, who is working as a commentator for CNN affiliate 9 at the event, said the “'body shaming' and 'fat shaming'” she had ...

How to get help: In the US, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. “I am here, fighting for all those out there being abused, fat shamed,” she said. When the book was released, Dokic’s father did not respond to CNN’s request for comment. Her world ranking peaked at No.4 after reaching the 2002 French Open quarterfinals. “I will tell you what happened, I am finding a way and surviving and fighting. Dokic cut ties with her father in 2002, leaving “in the middle of the night” with just her racquet bag and a suitcase, she said.

"Weight will change, but evil people will remain evil," the former tennis star said.

My focus is helping survivors know there is hope. I made it, and so will they.

And with that came responsibility, as I saw it, to continue the community, so I started an online presence where I share my experiences in a small pocket of cyberspace and provide hope for those who have lost it. I’d also like to pose this question: How can we make people accountable for this behaviour with the authorities, and force the social media platforms to put better measures in place to stamp out this activity? My focus is to also take a strong stand against online abuse and set an example for the next generation of young boys and girls, who are stepping into a world where online bullying is sadly such a big part of their lives to navigate. The day my book came out was the best day of my life. They thanked me for having the courage to share my story in a public space. They didn’t have a voice, so they thanked me for mine.