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The WTA has concluded its investigation into Vukov and are not revealing the findings. They did state the suspension is still in place, though

I wonder when the physical abuse starts? (if it hasn't already)

Owendonovan wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:57 pm I wonder when the physical abuse starts? (if it hasn't already)

I want to disagree but I can't.

Owendonovan wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:57 pm I wonder when the physical abuse starts? (if it hasn't already)

Most likely never, as Elena continues to side with Stefano and she says it has never happened.

ti-amie wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2025 1:41 am

Owendonovan wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:57 pm I wonder when the physical abuse starts? (if it hasn't already)

I want to disagree but I can't.

I remember your daughter was one of the first to observe that he doesnt seem to treat her right..

ashkor87 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:02 am

ti-amie wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2025 1:41 am

Owendonovan wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:57 pm I wonder when the physical abuse starts? (if it hasn't already)

I want to disagree but I can't.

I remember your daughter was one of the first to observe that he doesnt seem to treat her right..

Yes she was. She made me pay more attention to their interactions.

Owen is right. The behavior of people like him escalates over time. Many of them know to hit where bruises won't show to the general public or family.

The Athletic is reporting that anonymous sources with knowledge of the case are saying it’s a one-year ban, and that Rybakina and Vukov are most likely romantically involved.

It’s NYT so might be behind a paywall

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/60352 ... ina-coach/

This is all alleged of course

Most likely true. Quite a common pattern..i believe

Radacanu has fired her latest coach after only 2 weeks of working together

JTContinental wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 10:24 pm Radacanu has fired her latest coach after only 2 weeks of working together

By now... It's not them, Emma. It is you.

I’ll try coaching her.

Maybe Alcaraz needs a new coach .? Nadal?!
He seems to be running out of ideas, makés the wrong choices in tight situations ...

ashkor87 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 23, 2025 12:22 am Maybe Alcaraz needs a new coach .? Nadal?!
He seems to be running out of ideas, makés the wrong choices in tight situations ...

I don't think Rafa would make a good coach and I say this as a long time Rafa fan.

ti-amie wrote: ↑Sun Mar 23, 2025 12:49 am

ashkor87 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 23, 2025 12:22 am Maybe Alcaraz needs a new coach .? Nadal?!
He seems to be running out of ideas, makés the wrong choices in tight situations ...

I don't think Rafa would make a good coach and I say this as a long time Rafa fan.

I say this because the greats, like Jordan, like Federer, like Rafa can't put into words what they do. They literally "just do it".

Exactly. Probable bad coaches:
Pete, Borg, Laver, Roger, Steffi, Serena.
I say Martina can. She was such a student of technique that yes. Chrissie too.