Daddy dearest

The dads are back this year

The dads are back this year. Stefano Capriati is again coaching his daughter Jennifer, while Jelena Dokic's father, Damir, has been making a name for himself at press conferences.

In a post-match television interview on Tuesday, Dokic's dad, who insisted on being present, answered all of the questions in Serb. His daughter then repeated the answers in English for the television station. Interestingly, Dokic and Capriati are doubles partners. Melt down time again?

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