When the news broke about the return of Stephane Vukov to Rybakina’s team, Pam Shriver had posted a very harsh message evoking the idea of the famous Stockholm syndrome.
His tweet went around the tennis world, and the WTA, surely influenced, had decided to suspend the former coach of the Kazakh player.
Since then, Elena has spoken out, defending her mentor while avoiding talking about Pam Shriver. Relaunched during media day on this subject, she decided to say what was on her heart.
« I don’t know her personally. She never came to see me. She never spoke to me. I know his story. It’s sad, but that doesn’t mean other players face the same issues. She doesn’t know me. I don’t know her. I don’t think it’s fair to make these kinds of comments. Especially as a coach, commentator, journalist, etc. »
Published on Saturday January 11, 2025 at 12:12
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