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

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Player-turned commentator Jelena Dokic (R) talks to Poland's Magda Linette after her women's singles match against France's Caroline Garcia on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2023. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Player-turned commentator Jelena Dokic conducts an interview with Poland's Magda Linette at the Australian Open in January.

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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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