Elena Rybakina is still recovering from her second consecutive heartbreaking defeat, this time at the hands of Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko in the semifinals of the National Bank Open, but she got some news surrounding her coaching team on Friday.

Rybakina's coach, Stefano Vukov, has been reinstated after appealing a suspension for abusive behavior that started back in January, according to Charlie Eccleshare of The Athletic.

“Stefano Vukov, the previously barred coach of 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, has had his suspension from coaching and attending professional tennis events lifted after an appeal,” Eccleshare wrote.

The WTA shared a statement after making the decision to reinstate Vukov, via Eccleshare.

“The WTA is fully committed to providing a safe and res

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