Sporting Life

One brave woman, two telling photos and a sporting world we rarely see

Player-turned commentator Jelena Dokic conducts an interview with Poland's Magda Linette at the Australian Open in January. PHOTO: AFP
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The most profound thing in sport this week wasn’t on live television. It wasn’t found on a field nor did it unfold under the spotlight. It wasn’t an elegant goal, a flicked forehand or a dexterous dribble.

It was two photos. Side by side.

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