Elena Rybakina ’s seasons have been picking up, but the Kazakh star has been under pressure from coaching drama for a while now. Finally, earlier this month, the WTA announced that Stefano Vukov was allowed to reenter her team, ending his suspension that began earlier this January. While the ban was in place, the coach still traveled alongside the 2022 Wimbledon star over the last few tournaments, including Grand Slams, though the situation was far from ideal. But why was he banned from the circuit? Let’s dive into that!

The controversy: why the WTA suspended Stefano Vukov

The coaching saga between Rybakina and Vukov erupted just before the 2024 US Open, ending their partnership amid serious allegations. Inside sources accused Vukov of mental abuse, including shouting and relentless pre

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