Just days after Elena Rybakina made the surprising announcement that she was reinstating Stefano Vukov as her coach—despite ongoing controversy surrounding their professional relationship—a new twist has emerged. The WTA has provisionally suspended Vukov amid an investigation into alleged misconduct. Vukov, who played a pivotal role in guiding Rybakina to her 2022 Wimbledon victory, now faces accusations of breaching the WTA’s Code of Conduct, as confirmed to BBC Sport.
Recent developments and suspension details
In August 2024, Rybakina ended her five-year partnership with Vukov, a collaboration that yielded significant success but was not without its share of controversy.