'Pushed myself to the limit': The moment Jelena Dokic hit breaking point

Jelena Dokic has opened up about her ongoing health journey, recalling the moment she hit 'breaking point' last year.

The Australian tennis legend, 41, admits she pushed herself "to the limit" in an exclusive interview for the September issue of an exclusive interview.

Dokic opened up about a series of health crises she struggled for years to overcome, including her cholesterol and blood pressure reaching dangerously high levels in 2023.

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"I pushed myself to the limit," she admits.

"I have an extremely unpredictable, hectic lifestyle. Sometimes my days are nights, and my nights are days. I'm up at 3am for flights, going to bed at 3am after commentary."

"I love working – I'm a workaholic, I'd say – took on every single opportunity because I love what I do, but I had no time."

In 2023, Dokic explained her busy schedule and her reliance on quick pick-me-up foods lacking proper nutrition saw her cholesterol and blood pressure skyrocket.

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At the same time, Dokic was experiencing cruel online trolling about her changing appearance.

The combination made for an understandably difficult time for the star.

Since then, Dokic has made some lifestyle changes in an effort to feel her best and look after her physical and mental health.

"For me, the three most important things are mind, body and soul," she tells Australian Women's Weekly.

"It's about what makes you feel good, what makes you feel comfortable. It's about embracing who you are but also, as you get older, finding what works for you."

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After noticing her weight loss, which came as a result of her health changes, Dokic says she has received "so many questions" about the transformation.

She took to her Instagram back in June to address the changes in her appearance clarifying the weight loss was simply a byproduct of her healthy lifestyle changes.

"This is about health and not size," she wrote in the post.

"Weight loss was not a priority, it's just a byproduct of looking after my health."

Despite the attention, both positive and negative, Dokic tells The Australian Women's Weekly it feels great to have "found [her] voice".

"To now have found my voice and to believe in myself and not care what other people think and have a really positive mindset – I never thought that would be the case."

And now she is using that voice to help others.

On August 31, Dokic will launch the inaugural Australian Women's Weekly Health Summit in Sydney via a video message.

A passionate advocate for women's physical and mental health, she's looking forward to the opportunity.

"I'm very excited to be taking part in such an inspiring event with so many extraordinary speakers," she said.

Tickets to the Australian Women's Weekly Health Summit, which will be held at the Museum of Contemporary Art on August 31, can be purchased at www.womensweekly.com.au

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