As former world No. 4 tennis player Jelena Dokic would attest, there are certain health concerns associated with attending a Formula 1 competition
Dokic suffered an eye injury after former world champion Fernando Alonso skidded into the gravel trap and unleashed a torrent of debris. It was unfortunate that Dokic was caught in the firing line.
“When a car physically goes off the track in front of you during Formula One weekend at the Australian Grand Prix, along with all the rock debris, it flyes directly into your eye,” Dokic wrote on her Instagram page.
When Fernando Alonso skidded off the track, the rock fragments you see shooting off the back wheels struck my right eye directly.
Had to get treated, but everything turned out well. Just a scraped and bloodshot eye. I’ll make it through.
The paramedic at Mercedes-AMG Lounge performed amazing and expeditious work. I appreciate everyone who looked after me. I’m doing fine. All set to watch more Formula One.
Thankfully, it doesn’t seem to be a significant injury, as Dokic shared a video of her receiving care.
Following the conclusion of her time on the court, Dokic started a second career as a broadcaster, which resulted in some harsh backlash on social media.
The most frequent question is, “What happened to her? She’s so big.” Dokic penned. “I’ll tell you what happened; I’m fighting, surviving, and finding a way. And since size shouldn’t matter, it truly doesn’t matter what I am doing or what transpired.
