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Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story
Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story

Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story

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The remarkable story of Jelena Dokic – an elite tennis star who beat the best in the world with a mental toughness few could match. Jelena survived the turmoil of being a refugee, the pressure of centre court, and the burden of a volatile father.

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English

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Release Date

07 November 2024

Country

Australia

Cast

Jelena Dokic

Jelena Dokic

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Todd Woodbridge

Todd Woodbridge

Lindsay Davenport

Lindsay Davenport

Pam Shriver

Pam Shriver

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