Stefano Vukov: Former tennis coach of Elena Rybakina suspended after investigation
- Elena Rybakina expressed disappointment after the WTA upheld the ban against her former coach Stefano Vukov, stating, "I'm just disappointed with the situation, and how the process went."
- The WTA confirmed that an investigation into Stefano Vukov concluded, leading to his provisional suspension before the Australian Open.
- Rybakina, who previously worked with Vukov, mentioned, "I have never made any complaints" about him, despite concerns raised about his behavior.
- Vukov has denied any wrongdoing, stating, "I never abused anyone," and Rybakina noted that he continues to support her externally.
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After opening an independent investigation, the WTA confirms the disqualification of the coach, accused of psychological abuse against the Russian woman, number 5 in the world, who, however, defends him. There is also a possible romantic relationship between the two
Stefano Vukov: Former tennis coach of Elena Rybakina suspended after investigation
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Stefano Vukov, the former coach of top women’s tennis player Elena Rybakina, has been suspended following an independent investigation by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), the governing body announced. Vukov had been the long-time coach for Rybakina, who won her first and only grand slam title at Wimbledon in 2022, but split from the Russian-born Kazakh star in late 2024 before being provisionally suspended in J…
Tennis-Rybakina 'disappointed' after former coach Vukov remains banned
(Reuters) - Elena Rybakina was disappointed at the WTA's decision to uphold a ban against her former coach Stefano Vukov following an investigation into a potential breach of its code of conduct, she said on Wednesday. Read full story
Rybakina 'disappointed' after former coach Vukov remains banned
Elena Rybakina was disappointed at the WTA's decision to uphold a ban against her former coach Stefano Vukov following an investigation into a potential breach of its code of conduct, she said on Wednesday. Rybakina, who won the 2022 Wimbledon title under Vukov, ended their five-year partnership in August


The suspension of former trainer Elena Rybakina, Stefano Vukov, “stays in force,” WTA reported on Tuesday after confirming that it had completed its investigation into a possible violation of its code of conduct.
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