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Elena Rybakina Rehires Coach Vukov Ahead of China Open
9/4/2025
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- Elena Rybakina has reinstated coach Stefano Vukov after ending her relationship with Davide Sanguinetti.
- Vukov has been instrumental in Rybakina's achievements since 2019, including her 2022 Wimbledon victory.
- This year, Rybakina did not reach the quarterfinals in any Grand Slam for the first time in four years.
- The tennis community is observing Rybakina's coaching changes ahead of the WTA 1000 China Open.
