Tennis star Jelena Dokic opens up about her ‘crushing’ break up with long-time Brazilian boyfriend Tin Bikic after 18 years collectively

Jelena Dokic was left ‘shattered’ within the aftermath of her 2021 breakup with longtime boyfriend Tin Bikic.

The tennis champion, 40, shared a heartbreaking publish on Instagram on Tuesday to mark two years for the reason that breakup, captioning it with some reflective phrases.

“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 one other added, “Beautifully written, great advice.”

The tennis champion, 40, shared a heartbreaking publish on Instagram to mark two years for the reason that breakup and captioned it with some reflective phrases

Jelena confirmed the information that she and her Brazilian-born boyfriend had break up in a heartbreaking Instagram publish final January.

Alongside a photograph of the pair along with a torn picture within the center, 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 followers, buddies and family members for his or her help and stated she hopes to be “back stronger than ever and in a much better place” quickly.

“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