Jelena Dokic has ignited speculation of an engagement after she was seen wearing a stunning diamond ring on her left hand at Oaks Day in Melbourne on Thursday. The former tennis champion, 42, attended the event at Flemington Racecourse in a pink dress with floral cut-out details, but it was the eye-catching ring that drew the most attention.
Fans quickly took to social media to question whether Dokic had secretly become engaged to her boyfriend, Yane Veselinov, whom she has been dating since July. One fan wrote, 'There's a ring!' while another added, 'I noticed that too.' However, Dokic has not publicly responded to the speculation.
The engagement rumours follow a series of hints from Dokic. She was previously spotted wearing a diamond ring on her ring finger at this year's Logie Awards, and last month she teased 'something special' while trying on bridal gowns at Melbourne boutique Alin Le' Kal. In an Instagram post, she wrote, 'Something insane coming very soon…' alongside footage of white gowns.
Dokic and Veselinov recently enjoyed a romantic getaway to Bali, visiting areas known for scenic wedding venues. In September, Dokic spoke about her relationship in an interview with Stellar Magazine, saying, 'I'm really grateful and lucky to have found someone I can be so happy with at the moment.' She also acknowledged the challenges of navigating love in the public eye after her split from long-term partner Tin Bikic in 2022.
Dokic, now a Nine sports presenter, had previously admitted to being 'closed off' to love after the breakup, confessing in an Instagram post that she was 'scared of being alone for the rest of my life.' Her new relationship with Veselinov, a hospitality operations manager, appears to have brought her happiness.
