Sixth-ranked Elena Rybakina has defended her former coach Stefano Vukov after he was provisionally suspended by the WTA.
Vukov is barred from obtaining coaching or Grand Slam credentials, but Rybakina wants him back on her team — and could boycott the WTA.
Elena Rybakina put Kazakhstan one win away from the 2025 United Cup semifinals with a commanding victory over Germany’s Laura Siegemund. Alexander Shevchenko clinched the semifinal spot by winning the men's singles.
United Cup is towards its last legs and we have four brilliant teams making it to the semifinals. This article features the first semifinal between Kazakhstan and Poland.
Vukov cannot coach while under investigation and Tennis Australia will not issue him with an accreditation for the upcoming Australian Open.
Elena Rybakina's coach Goran Ivanisevic broke his silence on the matter concerning Stefano Vukov's return to the Kazakh's team amid WTA's provisional ban. World No.
Elena Rybakina led Kazakhstan to victory in the opening tie of the 2025 United Cup, winning her singles and mixed doubles matches at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia on Friday.
Elena Rybakina guided Kazakhstan to a 2-1 victory against Spain in her United Cup debut at the RAC Arena in Perth on Friday, and Gao Xinyu stunned Beatriz Haddad Maia in China's victory over Brazil.
Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina duel in United Cup semifinal instant classic match. Swiatek and Poland prevail, advancing to the finals.
Elena Rybakina's sister Anna voiced her resounding support for the Kazakhstan team currently participating in the 2025 United Cup.
After the split and the hiring of Goran Ivanisevic, the Kazakh has chosen to take a dip into the past: a truly unexpected choice
Former Wimbledon champion and World No 6 Elena Rybakina has defended her former coach Stefano Vukov after he was previously suspended by the women’s tennis tour (WTA).