Aryna Sabalenka’s coach, Anton Dubrov, has weighed in on the reported ban of Stefano Vukov, the coach of Elena Rybakina, speculating that a possible altercation between Vukov and Rybakina may have led to the Women’s Tennis Association’s (WTA) involvement.
Rumors surrounding Vukov’s apparent ban from WTA events have been circulating, but no official statement has been released by the association or the coach himself. During a press interaction, Dubrov hinted that internal tensions could have been a contributing factor. “Maybe they had such a fight that Elena Rybakina approached the WTA,” Dubrov said, fueling speculation about the nature of the reported conflict.
While details remain unclear, this comment has added another layer to the intrigue surrounding Vukov’s sudden absence from the WTA circuit. Rybakina, a Grand Slam champion and one of the top-ranked players in the world, has not publicly addressed the situation with her coach, leaving fans and analysts guessing about what might have transpired behind the scenes.
Vukov, who has been a significant part of Rybakina’s rise in recent years, has faced criticism for his on-court demeanor and interactions with the player, particularly during tense matches. Some observers have questioned whether this behavior may have contributed to a rift between the two.
Dubrov’s remarks have only intensified the conversation, with tennis fans and pundits eagerly awaiting clarification from the WTA or Rybakina herself. Until then, the nature of Vukov’s alleged ban remains speculative, with Dubrov’s comments hinting at possible behind-the-scenes drama between one of tennis’s rising stars and her coach.
