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By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Saturday, January 4, 2025
Photo credit: Elena Rybakina Instagram
Elena Rybakina backs coach Stefano Vukov—and is calling out some coaches on Tour for their criticism of him.
Last week, Rybakina announced Vukov, who previously coached her for more than five years, was rejoining her team as an assistant coach under head coach Goran Ivanisevic.
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After Rybakina’s announcement, The Athletic broke the news that Vukov is serving a provisional suspension that prevents him from receiving a coaching credential for this month’s Australian Open.
Some coaches and commentators, including Pam Shriver and Rennae Stubbs, have criticized Vukov for his treatment of Rybakina.
World No. 6 Rybakina said Vukov has not mistreated her—and reiterated she’s not happy seeing critical comments from other coaches.
“Of course I’m not really happy with the situation. I’m…
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