Rybakina supports former coach Vukov after WTA suspension

Elena Rybakina has defended her former coach, Stefano Vukov, after the WTA provisionally suspended him amid an investigation into a possible code of conduct breach. Vukov will not have access to player-only areas during this time. Rybakina stated that Vukov never mistreated her and expressed her dissatisfaction with comments made by others in the tennis community. She plans to add Vukov back to her team while continuing to work with her current coach, Goran Ivanisevic. The WTA confirmed Vukov's suspension and stated it is pending an independent investigation. They emphasized the need to clarify the situation due to misrepresentations in public statements.