Elena Rybakina Criticizes WTA Suspension of Former Coach Stefano Vukov

The Wimbledon champion defends Vukov, denies mistreatment claims, and focuses on the Australian Open despite ongoing investigation.

Elena Rybakina expressed disagreement with the WTA's provisional suspension of her former coach Stefano Vukov, who is under investigation for a potential code of conduct breach.
The WTA's suspension prevents Vukov from obtaining credentials to access player-only areas at tournaments, though Rybakina has considered giving him a ticket to attend matches as a spectator.
Rybakina reiterated that she never filed any complaints against Vukov, stating he never mistreated her, and criticized public comments from other coaches, including Pam Shriver, as unhelpful and unfair.
Rybakina's current coach, Goran Ivanisevic, has expressed uncertainty about his future role, as Vukov has been reintroduced to her team in an unspecified capacity.
Despite the controversy, Rybakina, the sixth seed, aims to focus on her matches at the Australian Open, starting against 16-year-old wildcard Emerson Jones.