The coach of 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has been cleared by the WTA Tour to return from his suspension for a possible breach of its code of conduct.
Stefano Vukov was provisionally suspended in January whereas the WTA carried out an investigation.
The WTA introduced in February the investigation had been accomplished and the ban remained in place, with out specifying how lengthy it could final.
Vukov is now permitted to obtain credentials permitting him entry to participant areas and apply courts at its occasions.
“The WTA is absolutely dedicated to offering a protected and respectful atmosphere for all athletes and different individuals, as set out in our WTA code of conduct and safeguarding code,” the tour stated in a press release.
“Any sanctions issued following a breach of those safeguarding guidelines are fastidiously thought of and are topic to enchantment earlier than an impartial tribunal.
“Whereas case particulars stay confidential, we are able to affirm that Mr Vukov is eligible to obtain credentials at WTA occasions.”
Rybakina introduced earlier than final yr’s US Open that Vukov would not be her coach.
However previous to this yr’s Australian Open, Rybakina stated he could be rejoining her staff.
She insisted he had by no means mistreated her throughout their time working collectively.
Rybakina, ranked quantity 10 on the WTA Tour, most lately reached the semifinals in Montreal earlier than dropping to Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko, the eventual champion.
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