Elena Rybakina's former coach, Stefano Vukov, says he "never abused anyone" as the women's tennis tour upholds his ban.

Rybakina publicly defended Vukov since the start of 2025 but he remains suspended following the conclusion of the WTA investigation.

The news that Elena Rybakina had dreaded has officially arrived from the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). After careful checking, the WTA has announced that they would continue to retain the suspension of her coach,

Elena Rybakina’s coach Stefano Vukov remains banned after WTA investigation into conduct - Concerns have been raised over several years regarding Vukov’s behaviour towards the former Wimbledon champio

Elena Rybakina says she is "disappointed" with the WTA Tour's decision to ban for her former coach Stefano Vukov following the governing body's investigation into a potential breach of its code of conduct.

The suspension of Elena Rybakina’s former coach Stefano Vukov “remains in place,” the WTA Tour says after confirming it has completed its investigation into a potential breach of its code of conduct

Elena Rybakina expressed her disappointment as she spoke for the first time since the WTA Tour announced the ban on her coach Stefano Vukov would be upheld. It was revealed at the start of the year that the WTA had provisionally suspended Vukov pending an investigation into a breach of their code of conduct.

The suspension of Elena Rybakina's former coach Stefano Vukov "remains in place," the WTA Tour said Tuesday after confirming it had completed its investigation into a potential breach of its code of conduct.