Former Tennis Star Fuels Engagement Speculation
Former tennis champion Jelena Dokic set tongues wagging at Melbourne's Oaks Day event on Thursday when she appeared wearing a breathtaking diamond ring on her left hand. The 42-year-old athlete, who has been dating hospitality operations manager Yane Veselinov since July, made a stunning appearance at Flemington Racecourse that quickly turned into engagement speculation.
Social Media Buzz and Fan Reactions
Eagle-eyed fans immediately noticed the eye-catching jewellery and took to social media to question whether the sports presenter had secretly become engaged to her partner. One fan exclaimed on social media: 'There's a ring!' while another quickly responded: 'I noticed that too.' A third follower directly asked Dokic: 'Is that a special ring I spy? Glowing.'
Despite the growing speculation across various platforms, Jelena maintained her silence and did not address the engagement rumours publicly. The former world No.4 kept fans guessing as she refused to confirm or deny the relationship milestone.
New Romance After Heartbreak
This potential new chapter comes after Dokic's split from long-term partner Tin Bikic in 2022, ending their 19-year relationship. In a candid interview with Stellar Magazine in September, she opened up about navigating love in the public eye following years of personal struggles.
'I've had to do a lot of healing, a lot of soul-searching,' she revealed to the publication. The tennis legend admitted the previous breakup left her questioning everything, including whether she wanted to become a mother or adopt.
She expressed gratitude for finding happiness with Veselinov, describing him as 'incredibly kind and generous' while acknowledging their relationship remains in its early stages. Dokic also showed consideration for her partner's privacy, stating: 'He's not anonymous anymore. We talk about that a lot and I want to make sure that he's OK.'
Previous Hints and Romantic Getaways
This isn't the first time Dokic has sparked engagement rumours. Earlier this year, she was spotted wearing a diamond sparkler on her ring finger at the Logie Awards, where she ensured the jewellery was prominently displayed during red carpet appearances.
The speculation intensified when the couple enjoyed a romantic holiday in Bali, visiting areas famous for scenic wedding venues like Tegallalang and Ubud. Adding more fuel to the fire, Dokic recently teased 'something special' in Instagram posts featuring bridal gowns at Melbourne boutique Alin Le' Kal.
In one social media post she gushed: 'Something insane coming very soon…' alongside footage of glamorous white dresses, followed by another caption reading: 'Something special in the works with Alin Le' Kal.'
The couple went public with their relationship after being photographed together at Melbourne Airport, with Veselinov described in his social media bio as a 'food and wine enthusiast, pleasure seeker and life enjoyer.' While little else is known about him, fans remain hopeful that Dokic has found her happy ending after her previous admission of being 'scared of being alone for the rest of my life.'
