Jelena Dokic's brave move for Wimbledon after sad revelation

It would have been completely understandable for Jelena Dokic to take a leave of absence from our screens during this year's Wimbledon championships.

After all, the former Aussie tennis star-turned commentator recently poured her heart out on social media about nearly taking her own life earlier this year.

SAY WHAT: Nick Kyrgios shredded over claim in Wimbledon interview

SAD: Serena Williams' telling confession after loss at Wimbledon

'NO ONE SAID': Tennis star's shock claim after Wimbledon drama

The devastating admission from the 39-year-old star sparked an outpouring of support, with the former World No.4 thanking fans for their incredible messages on social media.

“I just wanted to do a quick video to say a huge thank you to all of you for your incredible kindness, support and love after my last Instagram post," she said in a video message earlier this month.

“To get more than 20,000 messages and emails and comments and phone calls is just unbelievable and I’ll be forever grateful.

“You guys are just helping me so much. There are not enough words to describe how grateful and thankful I am so thank you.

To underpin Dokic's unquestionable bravery - after sharing something so painfully personal with the world - the 39-year-old returned to the screens of Channel Nine this week to add her trademark flair and passion for tennis to the network's Wimbledon broadcast.

Needless to say, viewers have been delighted to hear Dokic's astute, insightful analysis of the action at the All England Club, with social media inundated with messages of admiration for the commentator.

While Dokic was overwhelmed by the level of support she received in the wake of her devastating personal revelation, the 39-year-old was quick to assure them that she was on the road to recovery.

“There’s been a lot of concern since my last post, but I just want to let you all know that I’m doing OK, I’m doing a lot better than I was in April, I’m getting all the help that I need and I’m taking it a day at a time on the road to recovery.

“I’m taking small steps forward every single day and I’ll be back better than ever and stronger than ever.”

Jelena Dokic hopes her own battle will help others

The Channel Nine commentator said she hoped her post would be able to help others who are struggling.

“I felt like it was important to do that this time around as well because there are a lot of people that are struggling out there when it comes to mental health and we need to have more conversations about it and we need to de-stigmatise the conversations around mental health,” she said.

“That’s why I feel like it was incredibly important to talk about it, to talk about my experience and my struggles and hopefully it can help someone out there in their own struggles and hopefully help someone out there as a message of hope and knowing you’re not alone.

“There is hope, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. If you feel like giving up, please don’t, please keep believing, please keep fighting, please go a day at a time and please know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.”

In her initial post on June 13, Dokic said seeking professional help has "saved her life".

"The last six months have been tough," she wrote alongside a photo of herself in tears.

"It's been constant crying everywhere.

"From hiding in the bathroom when at work, to wipe away my tears so that nobody sees it, to the unstoppable crying at home within my four walls has been unbearable.

"Constant feelings of sadness and pain are just not going away and my life has been shattered.

“April 28th. Will never forget the day, I just wanted the pain and the suffering to stop. Getting professional help saved my life."

Readers seeking support and information can contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.

Click here to sign up to our newsletter for all the latest and breaking stories from Australia and around the world.