Damir Dokić
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Damir Dokić is the father and former coach of female tennis player Jelena Dokić
, who gained some notoriety for causing various incidents.
Dokić is a self-proclaimed veteran of the war in Croatia
where he fought on the side of the Serb separatists (supported by the JNA
). He is also a brandy manufacturer for plum and pear Eagle Brandy.
At the 2001 Australian Open
Dokić claimed irregularities in the draw after Jelena's first-round loss to Lindsay Davenport
and he was banned from the tournament due to abusive behavior. He later said "I think the draw is fixed just for her".
He featured in a series of ads in the 2002 Australian Open
by Kia Motors
, the title sponsor of the event, poking fun at his past misconduct. Kia defended the choice, citing 98 per cent recognition of him, and saying that he would not be too expensive.
In June 2009 he was convicted and sentenced to 15 months in prison for threatening the Australian ambassador to Serbia with a hand grenade, for causing public endangerment and for illegal possession of weapons. He appealed the sentence but it was upheld in September 2009. Following a further appeal the sentence was reduced to 12 months and Dokic was released from jail in April 2010.
Jelena Dokic
Jelena Dokić is an Australian female professional tennis player.During the height of her career, she played for Serbia and Montenegro and reached a career-high ranking of World No. 4 on 19 August 2002. After several family-related difficulties , she slowly slipped down the rankings in 2006...
, who gained some notoriety for causing various incidents.
Dokić is a self-proclaimed veteran of the war in Croatia
Croatian War of Independence
The Croatian War of Independence was fought from 1991 to 1995 between forces loyal to the government of Croatia—which had declared independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia —and the Serb-controlled Yugoslav People's Army and local Serb forces, with the JNA ending its combat...
where he fought on the side of the Serb separatists (supported by the JNA
Yugoslav People's Army
The Yugoslav People's Army , also referred to as the Yugoslav National Army , was the military of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.-Origins:The origins of the JNA can...
). He is also a brandy manufacturer for plum and pear Eagle Brandy.
At the 2001 Australian Open
2001 Australian Open
The 2001 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts from 15 to 28 January.-Men's Singles: Andre Agassi def. Arnaud Clément, 6–4, 6–2, 6–2...
Dokić claimed irregularities in the draw after Jelena's first-round loss to Lindsay Davenport
Lindsay Davenport
Lindsay Ann Davenport is a former World No. 1 American professional tennis player. She has won three Grand Slam singles tournaments and an Olympic gold medal in singles. In 2005, TENNIS Magazine ranked her as the 29th-best player of the preceding forty years...
and he was banned from the tournament due to abusive behavior. He later said "I think the draw is fixed just for her".
He featured in a series of ads in the 2002 Australian Open
2002 Australian Open
List of the 2002 Australian Open champions:-Men's Singles: Thomas Johansson def. Marat Safin, 3–6, 6–4, 6–4, 7–6...
by Kia Motors
Kia Motors
Kia Motors , headquartered in Seoul, is South Korea's second-largest automobile manufacturer, following the Hyundai Motor Company, with sales of over 1.4 million vehicles in 2010...
, the title sponsor of the event, poking fun at his past misconduct. Kia defended the choice, citing 98 per cent recognition of him, and saying that he would not be too expensive.
In June 2009 he was convicted and sentenced to 15 months in prison for threatening the Australian ambassador to Serbia with a hand grenade, for causing public endangerment and for illegal possession of weapons. He appealed the sentence but it was upheld in September 2009. Following a further appeal the sentence was reduced to 12 months and Dokic was released from jail in April 2010.