Stefano Vukov

Wimbledon, Vukov, Russia: Everything you always wanted to know about Elena Rybakina (but never had time to find out) – updated after Strasbourg title

Elena Rybakina, a Russia-born tennis player who became a Kazakhstani citizen in 2018, won Wimbledon in 2022. Here's everything you need to know about her

Samuel Hamon

May 24, 2025

Elena RYBAKINA (KAZ) looks dejected during the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on June 5, 2024 in Paris, France. ( Photo by federico pestellini ) -

“He abused her mentally” – Vukov’s relationship with Elena Rybakina continues to attract concern

Vukov's behaviour towards the Kazakh attracted concern, before recent distressing new details confirmed a toxic relationship between the pair

Jamie Malachy

February 26, 2025

“Disappointed” Rybakina declines to discuss ex-coach Vukov’s suspension after WTA’s probe

Elena Rybakina reached the 2025 Qatar Open quarter-finals hours after the WTA extended her ex-coach Stefanos Vukov's punishment

Ayush Vashistha

February 13, 2025

WTA Tour confirms Rybakina’s former coach’s suspension; Confidential details of findings emerge

Rybakina is in Doha this week and plays her third round match against Rebecca Sramkova today

Haresh Ramchandani

February 12, 2025

Rybakina brings Vukov back into her team even as WTA confirms his provisional suspension

The WTA Tour confirms that Vukov is under investigation for a potential breach of the tour's Code of Conduct

Haresh Ramchandani

January 3, 2025

3 years ago

Exclusive – Rybakina’s coach, Stefano Vukov: “Elena didn’t get all the things you usually get from winning a Grand Slam title”

Stefano Vukov, Elena Rybakina’s coach, speaks to Tennis Majors about post-Wimbledon hungover, the...

Sasa Ozmo

3 years ago

Next stop for Elena Rybakina: world No 1

With the confidence of winning Wimbledon, the Kazakh has her sights set on...

Simon Cambers

Elena Rybakina in her coach Stefano Vukov's arms, Wimbledon 2022

3 years ago

Stefano Vukov, Rybakina’s coach : “She belongs here”

In a Tennis Majors exclusive, Stefano Vukov, the Croatian coach of Wimbledon champion...

Sasa Ozmo