Ex-Wimbledon champion’s coach BANNED for abuse of world No5 after cruel ‘you’d still be picking potatoes in Russia’ jibe

Ex-Wimbledon champion’s coach BANNED for abuse of world No5 after cruel ‘you’d still be picking potatoes in Russia’ jibe
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Ex-Wimbledon champion’s coach BANNED for abuse of world No5 after cruel ‘you’d still be picking potatoes in Russia’ jibe
Author: Dave Fraser
Published: Feb, 12 2025 15:56

Summary at a Glance

Rybakina and Vukov worked together for five years, before they ended their partnership - which resulted in a Wimbledon title and an Australian Open final appearance - before last year's US Open.

Vukov was slapped with a provisional ban by the WTA last year after US legend Pam Shriver - Donna Vekic's coach - went public with her belief he was in breach of tour rules.

The world No5 then named Vukov as part of her team earlier this year - despite his provisional ban preventing him from obtaining accreditation for the Australian Open.

The Women's Tennis Association has suspended Stefano Vukov, 37, for a year over his alleged behaviour - but refused to disclose details of their investigation.

Last year, Russian journalist Sofya Tartakova told the Tennis Bolshei YouTube channel about "psychological problems" Vukov had caused.

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