Rybakina's coach suspended by WTA for Code of Conduct breach before Australian Open
Stefano Vukov, coach of Elena Rybakina, has been provisionally suspended by the WTA for breaching its Code of Conduct. He cannot coach or enter practice areas during the ongoing investigation. Rybakina, currently ranked sixth, recently announced Vukov's return to her team for the 2025 season. However, he is under investigation due to complaints about his conduct. The WTA confirmed the suspension and stated that Vukov is not eligible for a WTA credential while the investigation is ongoing. Rybakina has not reported any issues with Vukov's behavior.