September 24th 2024.
Stefano Vukov's coaching style is known to be frantic and intense. This is why it came as a shock when World No.4 tennis star Elena Rybakina decided to part ways with him just three days before the US Open. According to reports, the reason for their split was Vukov's constant use of insulting language towards Rybakina.
Vukov had been working with Rybakina for five years, but it seems that his attitude towards her had become a problem. It is said that he put a lot of pressure on her, causing her to experience psychological issues. The 37-year-old coach himself has admitted that he knows how to get Rybakina angry, which only adds to the intensity of their working relationship.
After the news of their break-up broke, Russian journalist Sofya Tartakova shed some light on what really happened behind the scenes. She revealed that Rybakina's current struggles can be attributed to the heavy pressure and negative attitude she faced from Vukov. Tartakova also mentioned that Vukov had been in New York for the US Open, ready to continue working with Rybakina, but she decided to end their professional relationship due to the difficult and unhealthy dynamic between them.
Elena Rybakina may have clinched the Wimbledon singles title in 2022, but it seems that her success came at a cost. The tennis community has shown their support for her, with former champion Chris Evert wishing her the best and hoping for her speedy recovery.
Tartakova also revealed that Rybakina's parents had been aware of the situation and had tried to intervene. However, it was challenging for Rybakina to break away from Vukov, as he had been her coach since she was young, and they had shared many successes together. But eventually, her parents insisted on a change, as they could no longer tolerate the insults and bad words that Vukov constantly directed towards their daughter.
There were also rumors that Vukov had been banned from the WTA Tour due to his behavior, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet. It remains to be seen if he will continue to work with other players or if this ban is indeed in place. Vukov himself claims that he is not banned, but the sudden end to his partnership with Rybakina raises some questions.
In the end, it is a difficult and unfortunate situation for Rybakina, who is now trying to overcome the psychological effects of her time with Vukov. It is clear that the break-up was necessary for her well-being, and she is now focusing on her recovery.
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