Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share some awesome news with you all about the latest developments in the tennis world. As we all know, the sport is full of ups and downs, and sometimes even the biggest stars face challenges that make headlines.
One of the most talked-about stories right now is about Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion who has been making waves with her recent split from long-time coach Stefano Vukov. This shocking revelation has left everyone wondering what’s next for this talented player.
Recently, it was announced that Elena Rybakina has found a replacement for Stefano Vukov, at least for the remainder of the year. This new coach is none other than Lovro Zovko, a Croatian who has been part of the Kazakh Tennis Federation. While Zovko may not have achieved much success as a singles player, he has had more luck in doubles, reaching as high as No. 45 in the world rankings.
The decision to hire Zovko comes after a tumultuous period for Rybakina. She parted ways with Vukov just three days before the US Open, and since then, she has appeared in just one match and has picked up three consecutive tournament withdrawals. Despite this, there are still many speculations and stunning claims about her recent split with Vukov.
Russian tennis journalist Sofya Tartakova has made some explosive claims, suggesting that Rybakina’s constant health issues were partly caused by the enormous stress of working with Vukov. Tartakova also revealed that those close to Rybakina believe she is now under a lot of stress and is in a completely disorganized state, unable to play due to psychosomatic issues.
Former five-time Grand Slam champion in doubles, Rennae Stubbs, has also weighed in on the situation. She shared some personal observations about Vukov’s behavior towards Rybakina, claiming that she saw him yelling at her in the gym and other players witnessing similar behavior. This adds weight to the allegations of poor treatment by Vukov.
The tennis community is eagerly waiting to see how Rybakina will perform with her new coach, Lovro Zovko. Will this change bring back her winning form? Only time will tell.
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