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“Where there’s smoke, there’s fire”: CoCo Vandeweghe backs WTA investigation of Elena Rybakina ex-coach Stefano Vukov
“I’d be surprised if we see Goran at AO,” continued Vandeweghe, speaking to The Athletic’s reporting that Ivanisevic was “blindsided” by the news that Rybakina planned to re-hire Vukov. “I think this kind of movement going on the coaching carousel that is Elena Rybakina’s team, I wouldn’t want to be the new coach that’s supposed to be the new coach for Elena Rybakina and bringing in an old voice again. That means you don’t trust me enough to make you better, put you in that next step forward, which is what Elena Rybakina was looking for.”
A former Wimbledon champion, Rybakina has enjoyed an unbeaten start to the year at United Cup, leading Kazakhstan into the semifinals, but is playing her first match since the news broke on Saturday against rival and former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek.
“It’s never easy, especially when you’ve had a long relationship with someone, to be able to draw boundaries if those boundaries need to be drawn,” echoed fellow Tennis Channel Live analyst Prakash Amritraj. “Rybakina has this beautiful light about her; we don’t want to see her down, we don’t want to see her dim. Hopefully, she can make the healthiest decision for herself, but there’s certainly miscommunication and contradiction in what seems to be going on.”
Rybakina is yet to comment on the matter since announcing that Vukov would be in Melbourne to “support” her during the Australian Open next week.
American tennis player CoCo Vandeweghe has publicly voiced her support for the WTA’s investigation into allegations against Elena Rybakina’s former coach, Stefano Vukov. Vandeweghe, known for her strong stance against corruption in the sport, emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.
In a recent interview, Vandeweghe stated, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. It’s crucial for the integrity of the sport that these allegations are thoroughly investigated and appropriate actions are taken. We cannot turn a blind eye to any form of misconduct, especially when it involves coaches who hold significant influence over players.”
Vukov has been accused of engaging in unethical behavior, including pressuring players to tank matches and engage in match-fixing. The WTA has launched an investigation into these allegations, with Vandeweghe and other players showing their support for the organization’s efforts to maintain a clean and fair playing field.
As the tennis community awaits the outcome of the investigation, Vandeweghe’s vocal support serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the values of honesty and sportsmanship in the sport. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. #JusticeInTennis #CleanSport.
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