French tennis superstar Oceane Dodin vanished from the courts for nearly 9 months, leaving fans and pundits wondering why a professional athlete just 28 years old would take such an extended break. Now, as Dodin returns to the court, she's revealed her surprising journey.
Dodin had struggled with ear balance and vertigo (frequent dizziness) issues for several years, which began affecting her career. Her doctors advised rest and treatment, and in December 2024, she made the monumental decision to take a break from tennis.
... However, the break wasn't solely for medical reasons. During this time, she opted for a personal surgery—a choice she associated with confidence and physical ease. She remarked, 'It was something I desired for a long time. When I had to pause my sport, I thought—now's the time to do what makes you happy.'
Indeed, Dodin's comeback story is little short of an exhilarating script. Amidst illness, self-doubt, and criticisms, she made a decision that left everyone flabbergasted—alongside treatment, she underwent a
breast enhancement
surgery. Fans are astonished—is this for real?
Laughing, Dodin recounted that many were skeptical about her decision. 'Everyone said—you can't play now, as if I'd donned watermelons (laughing). But the truth is, I feel much more at ease with myself. Yes, they aren't small, but there's no issue during play. There are bras that fit perfectly.'
She also credited her surgeon's role, 'My surgeon is my friend. I asked multiple times if it would impact my game. He reassured, it wouldn't. Had he not, I wouldn't have proceeded.'
Oceane Dodin is winning over fans on Instagram. Her return to the court has been mirrored by a vibrant presence on social media. From matches to training sessions, fitness routines to glimpses of personal life, Dodin's every post instantly goes viral among fans.
Dodin cited Simona Halep as an example—who underwent breast reduction surgery at the junior level. 'Simona's breasts were very large and hindered her game. She reduced their size to ease movement. In my case, it was the opposite—I enhanced them but ensured it didn't impact my play.'
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Jokingly, Dodin added, 'Perhaps I'm the first active professional player who had such surgery and continued to play. There's always a first for everything.'
In 2016, Dodin clinched a WTA Tour title and has witnessed many ups and downs since. Despite her current ranking of 363, under protected rankings, she’s on the path to rejoin major tournaments. Her next aim is the Australian Open 2026 qualifiers.
