A disturbing and dark scenario surrounds the relationship between Stefano Vukov and Elena Rybakina for some time now, and it is gaining higher status in recent times. Following the revelations that the coach was under investigation by the WTA, his suspension was confirmed after the relevant inquiries, with the reasons behind this measure now being leaked.
Something strange had been looming for a while in the way Stefano Vukov interacted with Elena Rybakina and in how she defended her coach to the media, but things may be worse than imaginable. It's widely known that the WTA formally removed the coach from his duties months ago, preventing him from officially practicing his profession and being accredited at tournaments due to ongoing investigations into his relationship with the Kazakh player. Now, with his continued suspension confirmed, TheAthletic sheds light on the reasons behind this action.
- Vukov's pressures are seen as the cause of Rybakina's many illnesses
According to investigations by this prestigious American media outlet, Vukov has subjected Rybakina to long-term mental abuse, with constant pressures that have led to the player's recurring illnesses. If Elena's recent years on the circuit have been marked by numerous health issues that have hindered her progress, she always attributed them to colds and allergies, but Vukov's behavior could be behind these problems.
To make matters worse, it is said that Stefano Vukov refused to leave Rybakina when she made the hard decision to remove him from the team before the US Open 2024. Apparently, the coach traveled to New York and throughout the tournament kept sending emotionally manipulative text messages to the player. Rybakina won one match and withdrew from the tournament before the second round, without providing a clear reason for her withdrawal.
- Vukov and Rybakina stayed in the same room during the 2025 Australian Open, and it is believed they have a romantic relationship
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Estas son las tremendas acusaciones hacia Vukov por su acoso a Rybakina

