Elena Rîbakina

Elena Rîbakina is a Kazakh professional tennis player, currently ranked 7th in the WTA rankings, known for her powerful playing style and remarkable achievements on the court, including winning the Wimbledon title in 2022. Recently, she has been in the news due to her association with her former coach, Stefan Vukov, who has been suspended for alleged abusive behavior. Rîbakina publicly defended Vukov, claiming she had never been mistreated by him, leading to discussions about the complexities of their coach-player relationship amidst the allegations.