“I imply, I am working with Goran,” she mentioned. “I am completely happy the best way we work now for the couple of weeks. As I additionally mentioned, that Stefano is rejoining the group as a result of I do know the particular person for six years, and there’s a lot of issues we are able to do exterior of the courtroom too.”

Vukov’s return sparked a wave of commentary on social media, particularly after it was revealed that the WTA has positioned him on suspension. Rybakina takes offense to these feedback.

“The WTA can verify that Stefano Vukov is at present below a provisional suspension pending an impartial investigation into a possible breach of the WTA Code of Conduct,” a WTA spokesperson mentioned in an announcement, based on the Athletic.

“As a part of the provisional suspension, Mr. Vukov shouldn’t be eligible to acquire a WTA credential presently. Whereas the WTA doesn’t usually touch upon energetic investigations, we imagine it’s essential to make clear this matter attributable to latest public statements that misrepresent the scenario. We won’t present additional particulars at this cut-off date.”

“In fact I am not likely proud of the scenario,” she mentioned. “I am not proud of the feedback which I see, particularly from the people who find themselves on the tour. It is energetic coaches, commentators. I do not assume that it is honest.

“The one factor I can say is, like, he by no means mistreated me. I’ve respect to him for all the pieces he did from the very starting after I was [ranked] 200… You possibly can title me different coaches who had the identical success with gamers who’ve been 200 after which profitable Grand Slam and being within the prime.”