TRAGEDY: Elena Rybakina the Kazakhstani tennis player was involved in an automobile accident earlier today, was taken to the…After Grand Slam in 2023, Elena Rybakina has been on a rollercoaster of highs and lows in 2024, with the Kazakh tennis star battling inconsistency, injury, and a notable coaching split. After a breakout win at Wimbledon in 2022 and maintaining a top-5 ranking throughout 2024, many had high expectations for her to further establish herself. Another Slam didn’t seem out of the question. However, her season has been marked by an unpredictable combination of injury setbacks and off-court issues, raising concerns about her future trajectory.
One of the biggest turning points came just before the 2024 US Open when Rybakina parted ways with her long-time coach, Stefano Vukov, whom she had worked with for five years. Speculation followed regarding the exact reasons behind the unexpected split. Rybakina offered little insight into the fallout, fueling rumors that the relationship had grown tense. Some insiders pointed to the coach’s reportedly abrasive behavior as a factor. This disruption couldn’t have come at a worse time with Rybakina’s preparations for the final Grabd Slam of the season.
