Coach of 2022 Wimbledon Champion Elena Ribakina has returned from his suspension resulting from a possible violation of that code of conduct, cleared by the WTA Tour.
Stefano Vukov was briefly suspended in January, and the tour performed an investigation. It was accomplished in February and introduced that the ban would stay in pressure, not to mention how lengthy it will likely be.
The group mentioned Friday that Vukov will likely be allowed to obtain their credentials once more, permitting entry to the participant space and follow courts on the occasion.
“The WTA is absolutely dedicated to offering a protected and respectful atmosphere for all athletes and different individuals, as acknowledged within the WTA Code of Conduct and Safety Code,” Tour mentioned in an announcement. “The sanctions issued following violations of those safety guidelines will likely be fastidiously thought of and topic to attraction earlier than an impartial court docket. The small print of the case stay confidential, however we are able to affirm that Mr. Vukov is entitled to obtain his credentials on the WTA occasion.”
The New York Occasions first reported that the ban on Wukov has been lifted.
Livakina introduced earlier than final US opening that Vukov is now not her coach, however mentioned he would rejoin her crew earlier than the Australian opening. She claimed that he had by no means abused her whereas he was working collectively.
Ranked tenth on the WTA Tour, Rybakina was defeated by the ultimate champion, Canadian teenager Victoria M Boko after reaching the semi-finals of the Nationwide Financial institution, which opened in Montreal.
