Elena Rybakina has sent shockwaves through the tennis world after being spotted training with her controversial coach Stefano Vukov, despite his official WTA ban! The 2022 Wimbledon champion, who has been vocal in her defense of Vukov, was seen practicing at a private club in the United Arab Emirates—far away from the watchful eyes of the WTA but well within the court of public opinion.
The internet erupted when a 13-year-old junior player from the UAE innocently posted training session photos on Instagram.