By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennisnow | Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Photo Credit: Chrlstopher Pike/Gettty
Teaching her former coach, Stefano Vukov is still suspended, Elena Rybakina remains disappointed.
Rybakina with fifth seed defeat Rebecca Sramkova 7-6 (1), 6-2 in Doha today.
Wta: Stefano Vukov will remain suspended
Rybakina was then asked about her reaction to WTA announcing her former coach, Stefano Vukov will remain temporarily suspended from the tournament.
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Last month, Rybakina announced her intention to rent Vukov on her training team. However, WTA refused to Vukov credentials to Australian Open because of its temporary suspension.
Yesterday, WTA announced an independent investigation of a “possible violation of the WTA code” has been completed and Vukov will still be stopped by training on the tournament.
“WTA confirms that the independent investigation of a possible violation of the WTA behavior code by Stefano Vukov is over,” WTA said in a statement. “After this process, the suspension remains in place.
“To defend the confidentiality and integrity of the investigation and its findings, WTA will not provide further details. We remain committed to ensure that all issues are treated in a fair and objective way in accordance with WTA Code of Behavioral . “
Rybakina told the media in Doha today she is disappointed by the decision and does not plan to discuss the status of her former trainer.
“I’m just disappointed with the situation and how the process went. I will not comment more,” Rybakina said after her total Qatar’s energies open victory. “I’m focusing on my matches, and when I go to court I’m just thinking about how I should play, so I’m focusing on myself, and also, of course, on the opponent.
“Of course, it’s not the best time, but as I said, I’m always focusing on my matches and I want to perform as good as I can.”
that specified second performanceRybakina seals its place in the quarter-finals, beating Sramkova 7-6 (1), 6-2!#Qattotalenergizen Pic.twitter.com/s2iohq3hgq
– wta (@wta) February 12 2025
25-year-old Rybakina and Vukov worked together for about five years before they split last August. Rybakina hired Fammer Goran Ivanisevic HallFormer Novak Djokovic coach in December. Ivensvic withdrew after Australian Open and Rybakina’s announced intention to reopen Vukov.
Currently, former -atp pro Davide sangunetti It’s Rybakina drill. Sanguinetti famously defeated a young Roger Federer in the 2002 Milan final.
Rybakina will face either former world no. 1 IgA swiatek OR Linda Noskov for a semi -final place of Doha.
