Tennis-Dokic reveals she had suicidal thoughts before seeking help

FILE PHOTO: Jelena Dokic of Australia reacts during her women's singles match against Marion Bartoli of France at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 19, 2012. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne

(Reuters) - Former tennis world number four Jelena Dokic revealed on Monday that she contemplated suicide in April before she sought professional help to deal with depression and anxiety.

Dokic, who became a tennis coach and commentator after her retirement in 2014, said the last six months had been tough with "constant feelings of sadness and pain".