
Aarathi Arumugam
Business · Diversity & Inclusion · Inspirational

The inspiring story behind one of Australia's greatest tennis champions
Health, Lifestyle & Wellbeing · Inspirational · Mental Health & Wellness
Speaking fee
Available. $5k – $10kCurrently taking bookings. Melbourne, VIC, AU · travels nationally
Former world number 4 tennis player, Jelena Dokic embodies resilience and triumph.
Her awe-inspiring journey on the court includes making the semi-finals of Wimbledon at 17 years of age and being a doubles Grand Slam finalist at 18. Yet, beyond the spotlight, she endured adversity, including abuse from her father for 15 years. This trauma shadowed her success, affecting her mental health.
At 22, she faced a breaking point, but chose resilience. Dokic emerged as a survivor, determined not just to survive but to thrive. Her story, shared in bestselling books Unbreakable and Fearless, and her number 1 documentary The Jelena Dokic Story, which was named 2025 Feature Documentary Production of the Year at the Screen Producers Australia Awards and Logie winning, showcases her journey from victim, survivor to thriver.
Today, she inspires as a TEDx presenter and commentator, 2-time bestselling author, a living testament to the human spirit's resilience.
Travel and accommodation are quoted separately at cost for events outside Melbourne, VIC, AU. Virtual sessions are usually priced below the band above.

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