Sixth-ranked Elena Rybakina has defended her former coach Stefano Vukov after he was provisionally suspended by the WTA as the governing body investigates a potential breach of its code of conduct. Rybakina said this week that Vukov is rejoining her team but the WTA suspension means the Croat won't be accredited to enter player-only areas including practice courts and training areas.

Vukov is barred from obtaining coaching or Grand Slam credentials, but Rybakina wants him back on her team — and could boycott the WTA.

A lot has happened in the last week for Rybakina, not in a good way. Firstly, she announced on her Instagram that her ex-coach, Stefano Vukov, will join her team for the 2025 season.

Elena Rybakina, defending champion and ranked sixth in the world, has publicly supported her former coach Stefano Vukov, who has been suspended by the WTA pending an investigation into potential misconduct.

Former Wimbledon champion and World No 6 Elena Rybakina has defended her former coach Stefano Vukov after he was previously suspended by the women’s tennis tour (WTA). The Athletic reported on Thursday that Vukoc has been suspended by the WTA while it investigates a potential breach of its code of conduct,

The tennis world was rocked by the announcement that Stefano Vukov, former coach of world No. 6 Elena Rybakina, has been provisionally suspended by the WTA amid an ongoing investigation into his conduct.

Elena Rybakina has spoken out after her coach was reportedly suspended by the WTA and barred from obtaining accreditation for the Australian Open.