Elena Rybakina joins elite with US Open title but questions remain over coach
New world No 1’s relationship with her previously banned coach, Stefano Vukov, remains under spotlight despite her rise to the top
TL;DR
- Elena Rybakina has won the US Open title and become world No. 1.
- She has also won the Australian Open and WTA Finals in the past year.
- Rybakina's coach, Stefano Vukov, was previously banned by the WTA for alleged abusive conduct but the ban was overturned on appeal.
- Vukov's coaching style has been criticized in the past, but appears to have changed since his ban was lifted.
- Rybakina attributes her success to her team and focusing on tennis after a difficult previous year.
- Despite her dominance, questions remain about Vukov's past behavior and the team's lack of communication.