Dokic fairy tale continues

Riding the wave of emotional support from a captivated Australian audience nationwide, Jelena Dokic beat Alisa Kleybanova 7-5 5-7 8-6 to make the quarters

Riding the wave of emotional support from a captivated Australian audience nationwide, Jelena Dokic beat Alisa Kleybanova 7-5 5-7 8-6 to make the quarters. A tearful Dokic was given a warm reception after the match. "It was always going to be a tough match tonight," she said.

"I was really exhausted physically but I kept on fighting and the crowd got amazing in that third set. It was hard to stay positive in that third set... but I kept on fighting and it paid off."

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