Barbara Schett thinks Elena Rybakina has been completely "brainwashed" by Stefano Vukov and the former world No. 7 also reveals that she had a private conversation with Goran Ivanisevic, who shared with her that the two were in a romantic relationship.
Another change is happening in Elena Rybakina's team as her long-time fitness coach Azuz Simcich is also leaving her team. Over the past couple of months, the 2022 Wimbledon champion has made several changes to her team.
Vukov had been provisionally suspended from coaching while under investigation; Rybakina maintains that he “never mistreated” her.
After a WTA investigation, Stefano Vukov has been banned from coaching due to abuse against his former client Elena Rybakina.
Elena Rybakina has made a lot of headlines since the start of the 2025 season, not due to her performance but because of coach Stefano Vukov. The WTA has now banned the Croatian coach, and if reports are to be believed, then he will remain suspended for ...
The former Wimbledon champion feels isolated after the WTA Tour opted to keep the suspension of her former coach in place earlier this month.
Last week, the WTA confirmed they were upholding a ban on Elena Rybakina’s long-term coach. Stefano Vukov had previously been provisionally suspended pending an investigation into a breach of ...
In the Round of 16 at the WTA Dubai, UAE on Wednesday, Elena Rybakina (ranked No. 7) takes on another top-10 competitor in Paula Badosa (No. 10).Rybakina earned a two-set win over Moyuka Uchijima