A Russian tennis insider dropped a bombshell as Stefano Vukov is reportedly set to accompany Elena Rybakina in the course of the Australian Open.
In August – simply three days earlier than the beginning of the US Open – the world No. 6 fired her coach of 5 years beneath mysterious circumstances.
Just a few days later, rumors began swirling round that the Croatian was faraway from the WTA coaches checklist and there have been additionally claims that Rybakina was verbally abused by the 37-year-old.
Elena Rybakina and Stefano Vukov© YouTube screenshot
Within the meantime, the Kazakh employed Goran Ivanisevic as her new full-time coach.
And now – in accordance with Sofya Tartakova – Vukov will probably be at Melbourne Park to “support” the 2022 Wimbledon champion.
Stefano Vukov will help Lena Rybakina on the AO-2025. Stefano knowledgeable me that he’ll journey to Melbourne on January 4th. Vukov stated he’s in contact with Lena and NO BAN for him from WTA. Will share the complete story on the dwell broadcast of “Bolshe!”. https://t.co/Y6mh9S5Vgp pic.twitter.com/Y3gpsIVSU1
— Sofya Tartakova (@CentralCourt) December 31, 2024 Rybakina dismissed the verbal abuse claims
After being out of motion for 2 months, the 25-year-old returned to motion on the WTA Finals.
Since so much was stated about her break up with Vukov whereas she wasn’t competing, reporters wished to know if there was any fact in these rumors.
And answering the query, Rybakina stated it wasn’t true that she was verbally insulted or abused by her ex-coach.
“Well, I know that a lot of I guess rumors going on. But honestly we just part ways with Stefano. I think we had incredible results over five years. We achieved a lot. I started with him when I was 200,” the Kazakh stated in Riyadh.
“I think it’s just now next chapter of my career. I want to make the next step. But yeah, I did stop with Stefano, like as any other coaches and players do, so…”
In the meantime, the world No. 6 performs in opposition to Laura Siegemund on the United Cup on Wednesday and he or she will definitely be requested to handle the newest report.
