Sixth-ranked Elena Rybakina has defended her former coach Stefano Vukov after he was provisionally suspended by the WTA.

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

Elena Rybakina says Stefano Vukov “never mistreated” her after the WTA suspended her former coach pending a code of conduct investigation. Rybakina, who lost 7-6(5), 6-4 at the United Cup semifinals in the latest instalment of her thrilling head-to-head with world No.

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 former Wimbledon champion has spoken out after her coach was provisionally banned before the Australian Open.

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.

But, according to The Athletic, the WTA has confirmed that Vukov is provisionally suspended while under investigation for a breach of the tour’s Code of Conduct. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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