Elena Rybakina rehires coach under investigation for conduct breach

independent.co.uk — January 4, 2025 at 05:01 PM UTC

Elena Rybakina has announced that her former coach, Stefano Vukov, will rejoin her team ahead of the Australian Open. Vukov is currently under provisional suspension by the WTA while they investigate a potential code of conduct breach. Rybakina defended Vukov, stating he "never mistreated" her during their five-year partnership. She expressed dissatisfaction with comments made by others in the tennis community regarding the situation. Vukov is not eligible for accreditation at WTA tournaments, including the upcoming Australian Open. He previously coached Rybakina to her Wimbledon victory in 2022 and helped her reach No. 3 in the world rankings.

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