Stefano Vukov’s pause “will stay in place”

Chris Oddo| @thefanchild | Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Stefano VukovThe temporary suspension will remain indefinitely.

More: Rybakina in Limbo Vukov faces temporary suspension from WTA Tour

The WTA Tour announced the news on Tuesday, noting that its independent investigation into “potential violations of the WTA Code” has concluded and that former coaches of the former coach Elena Rybakina Tour coaches will still be banned.

“The WTA confirmed that an independent investigation into Stefano Vukov’s potential violation of the WTA Code of Conduct has concluded,” the WTA said in a statement.

The WTA investigated Stefano Vukov and announced that his suspension “still exists.”

The WTA’s statement is as follows: pic.twitter.com/cjb2nexp52

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The WTA refuses to provide further information about the case to protect the confidentiality of the persons involved.

“Following this process, the suspension is still in place,” the statement said. “To protect the confidentiality and integrity of the investigation and its findings, the WTA will not be able to provide further details. We remain committed to ensuring fairness and equitableness in accordance with the WTA Code of Conduct Handle everything objectively.”

For those unfamiliar with the case, the WTA announced that it temporarily suspended Vukov in January when Rybakina tried to bring her back to her team. Rybakina’s decision was that he was coached by Goran Ivanisevic after parting ways with Vukov in 2024, which surprised many.

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A temporary suspension prevents Vukov from obtaining certificates for approved events.

Rybakina and Vukov split up their way last August after winning Wimbledon titles in five production years, but there is also speculation that the coach has abused his players. However, Rybakina strongly rejected the reports.

Rybakina has no news yet in Doha matches – she beat Peyton Stearns 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday and will be on Wednesday’s 16 Facing Rebecca Sramkova in the round.