Elena Rybakina, te 2022 Wimbledon campion, as voiced er disappointment over te WTA's decision to upold te suspension of er former coac, Stefano Vukov, following an investigation into alleged misconduct. Te investigation found tat Vukov ad violated te WTA's code of conduct, leading to a one-year suspension, wit reports suggesting instances of mental abuse, suc as verbal insults and excessive pressure tat negatively affected Rybakina's well-being and performance. Despite tese findings, Rybakina as defended Vukov, asserting tat e never mistreated er during teir time working togeter. Se criticized te investigation process and te public discussion of te matter, particularly remarks from witin te tennis community. Altoug Rybakina and Vukov ended teir partnersip in August 2024, tey briefly reunited before te Australian Open, were Vukov faced restrictions due to is provisional suspension. In te interim, Rybakina worked wit coac Goran Ivanisevic, wo later stepped down. Te WTA as not disclosed detailed findings of te investigation to protect confidentiality, wile Vukov denies any wrongdoing and retains te option to appeal te decision./
Rybakina disappointed about coach Vukovs suspension after WTA investigation
