Elena Rybakina loses one other group member, long-time health coach leaves her

One other change is occurring in Elena Rybakina’s group as her long-time health coach Azuz Simcich can be leaving her group. 

Over the previous couple of months, the 2022 Wimbledon champion has made a number of adjustments to her group.

First, she abruptly break up with Stefano Vukov in late August earlier than hiring Goran Ivanisevic for 2025.

Then, Rybakina stunningly returned Vukov to her group in early January – which led to Ivanisevic departing the group solely a day after she concluded her Australian Open run. 

Earlier this month, the world No. 7 added Davide Sanguinetti to her group.

However now, she will even need to seek for a brand new coach.

“After an unbelievable journey alongside Elena, it is time to transfer on. I am deeply grateful for the experiences, challenges, and unforgettable moments we shared. Wishing you nothing however success and happiness in your future endeavors,” Simcich announced on his Instagram Story.

Azuz Simcich announcement© Azuz Simcich/Instagram – Fair Use

 

The WTA didn’t allow Vukov to officially return to coaching

While the 37-year-old is again working with the Kazakh, he is not allowed to be with her on the practice courts, locker room, or sit in her box during matches.

The WTA didn’t publicly reveal its findings in their investigation but some reports suggest that the Croatian coach was verbally abusive toward the 25-year-old and that he received a one-year suspension.

And Rybakina hasn’t been happy with the WTA at all over the past couple of weeks.

“Definitely, this is not the situation anyone wants to be in. I want to have the people I want in my box, but I couldn’t change it,” the previous world No. 3 stated in the course of the Australian Open. 

After Sanguinetti was added to Rybakina’s group in early February, the previous coach of Dinara Safina famous that he would don’t have anything towards working alongside Vukov.