Verbal aggression, harassment, humiliation, saying that “without it would still be in Russia and collect potatoes.” All this is numerous scandalous behaviors that Stefano Vukov was to commit to Jelena Rybakina. Wt has recently announced an extension of its suspension to a year from January 31, 2025, based on an investigation conducted in this matter. As if all this was not enough, in the findings of this investigation it was even suggested that Vukov and Rybakina were to sleep in one room during the Australian Open.
Rybakina defends his persecutors?
The case of Kazaszka and her trainer is one of the most shocking stories of recent years in tennis. Rybakina released him last year and hired Goran Ivanisevici. However, at the beginning of January, Vukov returned to her team, which in the long run caused not only the departure of Ivanisevic, but also her agent. Despite this, Kazaszka regularly defends the Croatian in the media and does not agree with the WTA decision. Some people start to suspect her of Stockholm syndrome.
Świątek briefly about the WTA decision on Vukova
Either way, the confusion around the tennis player seems endless, and the discussion will last. Even Iga Świątek was asked about the case of Rybakina in an interview with journalists before the WTA 1000 tournament in Dubai. The Polish woman did not want to dwell on it for too long, but she made it clear what she thought about it.
– I think that everyone should respect the WTA decision, because I believe that the investigation was conducted in accordance with all rules. Every trainer, personal or not, should follow the rules of ethics if he wants to be part of the WTA Tour. I hope that the federation is doing everything to create a safe environment for us – said our representative.