Elena Rybakina hires DREAM Coach & Explains Vukov Split

[@thomaswelch2026]

I want this girl to succeed so much! She’s so important in the wta

[@qsfrankfurt9513]

Me too. I love Elena so much... Want her to do so well...❤❤

[@OedipusSimplex]

How is she so important? She is just a servebot baseliner.

[@elwiraludwikowska9576]

@@thomaswelch2026 What do you mean - Ryba is so important in the WTA? For the past two seasons she was either ill or injured...one GS does not make her great. Without the 1st serve she is just a hitter. She did not have a chance to develop much because of the mentioned reasons. We shall see what happens with Goran on her team. Wish her luck

[@DavidLiggins-c9d]

Can Male Tennis Coaches Be Fully Trusted, Verbal Abuse Etc.

[@efloyio]

@@OedipusSimplex u don't watch tennisLMAO

[@apathylovescompany]

So excited for this pairing between Goran and Ryba! 💪

[@claudetterussell5216]

Thanks Christian. We wish Elena all the best and can’t wait to see her back on tour.

[@terrencelowery7524]

I am happy for Elena. Wow I think this will be a good team. Goran is very experienced . Wow new chapter elena . So excited.

[@яндекс-яндекс-ы4у]

and she lost to paolini on hard court yesterday 😅

[@Solis225]

I think it’s a dream coach connection. It’s amazing more players don’t have insomnia. The flights and different time zones and schedule of matches.

[@annerne2299]

As a Serb I am very happy that she hired Goran my Croatian friend and all Croatian friends . Let’s love each other Serbs ❤️Croatia

[@juismac]

I know this is slightly off topic but Croatians in general are probably the most friendly and nicest people I’ve ever met and the country of Croatia is a delight to visit ( only been once).

[@vrado441]

@@juismac Really?

[@YourFriendlyGApilot]

good update, thank you. I hope Elena will go back to her level and hopefully even more, it will be good for Tennis fans.

[@eaglej5860]

Gosh I love her. I'll be cheering for her watching the Finals, and fingers crossed that 2025 will be Rybakina's year. I think there was some mistreatment from the outgoing coach, and perhaps just some toxic energy in general. Thanks Christian.

[@ykp1325]

Elena is looking so much better here wishing her all the best she has the game to all all the way to the top

[@bruins94laurent85]

She got all the talent in the world to be #1

[@nelsonc3984]

Yes 👏👍

[@Locke9611]

but she didn't have mental talent. Her heart seem very too light. When face opponents with fierce mentality or lound sound. She always has been threaten. And then her game start downing until lose.

[@MsKenzo7]

I would say she’s very prudent. And she is moving on. Putting a full stop in the subject is the best way of doing so and concentrate in next season.

[@jadrankaprobert7496]

She is my favourite lady tennis player and I believe she will be happy with her new coach Goran and he would help her to get back to the top, as she deserves to be there.

[@anuarzh4646]

Rybakina is, definitely, has on of the best serves in WTA. But still she rarely goes unbroken in a match. A lot of these lost games on serve force longer matches, which leads to harder recoveries. If Ivanisevic can just stabilize the serve, limit games, where Elena is broken, this will shorten majority of her wins. Just this could help with health, recoveries etc. Excited to see this collaboration.

[@dangel1015]

Very happy for Elena and Goran, I hope she will win many titles with him, and for Goran I wish him another success as a coach. Bog Mr. Goran

[@simonpegg1196]

From what we see here, Elena appears fresh and confident in her body language. Her physical features have also improved in appearance drastically - thank God, the press conference appearance at the USO was alarming to say the least. Psychological abuse is rarely documented and is very difficult to prove, but now that Vukov is out, she looks far more relaxed, like a weight has been lifted off her shoulders. Would be interesting to see what Goran brings to the table as far as results on the tennis court are concerned. 🤞

[@Girazhe]

Former coach of Novak Djokovic is the new coach of Elena. Great. She will collect of a lot of grand slams like Novak. Goran is a very good coach.

[@YakubuHussaini-y3y]

She is so go. A complete player. WTA needs her to be in her best form. A beautiful player to watch

[@dukeon]

Great video Christian. I think she really just wants to put the Vukov chapter behind her and she’s not the type of person to tell the press anything. Maybe she’ll write a book in ten years, lol. I think she made a great pick with Goran and I’ll bet as she feels happier, her health will improve, and her tennis will improve. It’s all part of the same thing, all connected. Let’s hope she has a great 2025!

[@feliciagp6945]

Welcome back, Elena!!🤗🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Girazhe]

Good for her. We are happy for her. No more stress from her previous coach. Best of luck to her.

[@plp666]

❤️🙌💙 Yes! Am very excited about this. And really looking forward to seeing Elena play in the finals.

[@rodctenis]

She wants (and need) to turn the page of Vukov.The best way to do it is by not giving more information about the deal and keep it private so she can start the new chapter with Ivanisevic focused on tennis. Happy to see her back.

[@mretmmeproctor1627]

Nice to see Rybakina on Form & full of positive vibes. Can't wait to see her back..shes definately once of the best female player's!!! ❤❤❤

[@karenslaughing]

Thank you for the video about Elena- sounds very suspicious about her old coach- Elena seems so nice I can see why she wouldn’t want to store the press up about him- Really excited for her to work with Goran- love that he said yes to working with a woman- go team

[@tyronemurphy2905]

Sometimes the things that people don't say gives you an insight into what is going on. She didn't try and defend Stefano Vuckov against the criticism he has been receiving regarding abusing her. When he was previously verbally attacked she came to his defence.

[@jackwachtel-scott8000]

Rybakina is too savvy to air any dirty laundry in public. Suffice to say that relationships between players and coaches are complex. Some players respond to an arm around the shoulder and others respond to a kick on the backside. If a player is in the latter category a coach has to tread a narrow line between what is motivation and what is abuse. After 5 x years a change was warranted because after that length of time the coach has nothing new to offer the partnership. If his treatment of her sometimes bordered on abuse and he has nothing new to offer then a a change is best.

[@bgrov40]

This seems like a great pairing!! Really hope it works out for her. If we can get Rybakina, Sabalenka, Gauff and Osaka all playing well at the same time would make WTA very interesting.

[@kevinlakeman5043]

It's already very interesting for me. Plenty of high quality players, matches, tournaments. But getting Rybakina back in form and Osaka as well would be great. We'll see. Not sure about Osaka. Hoping Muchova can stay healthy.

[@elwiraludwikowska9576]

Great, legendary tennis player Goran Ivanisević and a coach of Djoco. He never coached women... I hope they can find good connection with Rybakina.

[@nandsall9492]

great I can start watching tennis again

[@suzannemaria6888]

I wish Rybakina all the very best 👌👌👌

[@alancosta4760]

I mean, Goran could coach any ATP player, literally ANY, even if Alcaraz splits with Ferrero he could be coached by Goran. Rune and Tsitsipas split with their respective coaches recently, they could've been coached by Goran easily. That's the biggest surprise of the year, overcame Iga's split with Tomasz.

[@abc...123-m1g]

He could coach also Hurkacz, I don’t understand this decision. I’m not sure this will work out because ATP is different. To be honest, I hope this won’t work out because I’m a fan of another WTA player 😂

[@kevinlakeman5043]

This has the makings of an incredible pairing. Hoping for the best for this coach/player duo. Should be a very interesting 2025.

[@matteogipposi366]

I don't know if I'm right, but I believe Elena when she says she maintains a good relationship with Vukov. This sentence to me is good enough to dismantle all the gossip. After the US Open she said that it was a mutually agreed decision, so it's ok. It's not the first time that Elena says that her relationship was not as many other people thought

[@wheelsofafrica]

Goran learnt to serve first. He learnt to play tennis later. Elena is a brilliant tennis player, and a real role model If Goran can improve her already good serve, she will be a world-beater. One other point -- Elena is at her very best only when she is angry!

[@MelvinLew]

Non of our business. Rybakina won Wimbledon with Vukov's help. She got results!

[@tumimakgalane9061]

She's got everything to be No1 ....I'm routing so much for her ...I really want her to succeed so much ...💕

[@irockimjoey]

Can’t wait to see her in the 2025 season, I definitely think she can win some more slams .. she’s kinda to good not to if that makes sense. Hopefully she can have a healthier 2025 season. Also I know you saw Barbie in the pics she’s playing in the finals 💁🏾‍♀️ at least I would hope she is anyways !!

[@andylaws4247]

Great analysis. Can't wait for the WTA finals but she is likely to be match rusty compared to Sabalenka so her results will be fascinating.

[@allyall22]

I really like her, hope to see her playing again at her top level

[@juismac]

Goran is definitely not going to take it easy on Elena but he’ll push her to her limits. Her true potential is finally going to be unleashed. The WTA is going to be crazy next year if Elena stays healthy and Coco also hits the next level of her game. Saba and Iga are no longer going to be locking the Top 2 spots.

[@Solis225]

Push her to the limit? Not going to take it easy? What would you consider that? Goran or any coach is the player’s employee!! You let an employee be toxic to you? Someone you are paying.? Glad to see she knows when enough is enough and can take that into her experience with Goran. The ability to speak up for herself.

[@juismac]

@ push her to her limits not the limit. If you want to be a champion and don’t welcome a coach that can get the very best out of you then you have the wrong coach. If a coach is abusive or a wrong fit then they’re not going to get the best out of you. Goran has been a champion, worked with champions so I’m thinking he’s going to be demanding without being abusive or toxic.

[@wahn10]

Elena is a spectacular tennis player. Glad she dumped Vukov. Goran will be an excellent coach for her. He knows how to shape champions.

[@longinusgalaxy411]

I think he was verbally abusive and she doesn't want to talk about it.

[@Maruman_man]

She liked it though. She said so.

[@halinabonbon9936]

Vukov's behaviour was rather narcissistic. I don't think Elena liked it, she is such an introvert, she wasn't even planning to say how it is, just putting up the brave face. I've watched few interviews with Vukov, where he was complaining how hard and even boring it is to be a coach. It was all about him in these interviews. To me: typical narc..

[@Eduardo-m2i]

Time will tell but Elena definitely needed a change. It may take time to recover but she is still young and very talented.

[@bananaramamark]

Sad to see you lose both matches thus far. But happy just to see you playing again. Hope you are 100% next year. You and Anna have been missed so much.🍌

[@sepherinaallard7584]

SHE IS VERY LOYAL … 🤔

[@CleanCutt]

awesome combination ... he will take her right to the top of women's tennis ...

[@evanshaw17]

Male coaches should not coach female tennis players. It’s inevitable that they’ll be innuendo and gossip but also there’s a great risk of being abusive by males who have a way of treating females that is not equal.

[@sharonharvey9]

Great news👍👍🎾🎾

[@wongjefx980]

A strong Elena is a plus, as the tour is dominated now by Sab and Iga....so good to mix it up. I think Coco will be inconsistent and Ons and Pegula past peak.

[@zetristan4525]

0:42 What are the marks on Elena's face here? And why did she suddenly fire Vukov just before US Open? It was long past time for him to vukovv

[@Girazhe]

We hope she is healthy again.

[@creativestudio101]

I think that's a great hire... Goran is a very respectful, easy going person. He will treat her the way she should be treated. These guys get on a high horse and treat players, specially women, in a very bullish, disrespectful manner. No place for that, hell no!!

[@Solis225]

I am a believer that coaches are employees and another human being and never have the justification for disrespecting a player. She is clearly a player doesn’t do well at this stage of her game with hard nose disrespectful coach.

[@yiuyu401]

She's a classy act of tennis, this day all the young players have attitude problems. She is a wonderful player with great attitude, love her wish her the best. ❤ keep playing you will be there.🎉❤

[@1Rene9Night5cart0]

I think the Rubakina - Ivanisevic collaboration is a 'Slam dunk' .. oops that's Basketball .. well uno what i mean. I hope Goran guides Elena 2 multiple Grand Slam titles like he did with Nole Djokovic!

[@Drubujo]

I feel it's telling that Rybakina didn't explicitly deny the rumours. It's like she doesn't want to deal with everything that would come from confirming/making accusations against him (understandably). She said "no bad blood" and "wish him the best" but didn't deny the rumours even though she acknowledged she's seen them. Maybe I'm reading too much into that, but that situation still feels off to me. Wish her the best regardless.

[@creativestudio101]

True, she didn't deny them, but said it was not an issue. Deep inside it was probably affecting her greatly, but wouldn't or couldn't come to realize that herself.

[@gustavohollanda4710]

The field for the next AO is getting very interesting… Sabalenka will try to win her 3rd consecutive title there while Rybakina, Osaka, Iga and Coco are all changing coaches, wich means we could see some improvement in their games in Australia, since they will have plenty of time to adapt until there (I already perceived some positive changes in Osaka and Coco during the asian swing). Furthermore, theres Muchova, who made the semifinals there in 2021 and is back on a dangerous form. It will be very entertaining if they all can get there healthy

[@Bertoluciii]

I said many times....no Lena , no Party !!! ❤

[@MariaSilva-ix1qc]

Great to see her get rid of her previous coach...let's see if her previous coach can even attempt to play tennis like her.

[@bournejason66]

Her game is similar to Barty, big serve and forehand, like to come to net for volley winners

[@luis-yx6jz]

Her answer doesn't convince me at all, not even her expression, no one would let these rumors spread for months without saying anything to defend the former coach like that, this was way of hand.

[@samasuncion]

If she feels good mentally and physically, she will surely win more grand slams

[@godz4ever404]

Thank you for the story but the REAL story is that Ryba WON that photoshoot and that's without even seeing the whole outfit/dress! She does not even look like herself. WHOEVER did her hair and makeup SLAYED! 10's across the board; now 2nd place was Coco with her Whitney Houston gown on; but the color and cut was flattering on her. 3rd place was Saba, that green on her was/is GORGEOUS but she gets points taken away for those hideous sandals. If those are PANTS (I can't really tell) and had a pointy toe shoe, she would have leaped over Coco for 2nd! Now, for the doubles gals! I'm not as familiar with them but the duo at the back right hand side takes 1st place; Sara/Jas P, 2nd place and Tay Townsend/Sinakova 3rd! They slayed TT's hair/makeup/dress but points get taken away for those sandals and Sini's pagent hair and dress, makeup and color of dress on point though! I don't BELIEVE you didn't cover this! Lol! But as for Goran being Ryba's coach, I'm not mad, I just wish the players (especially WTA) would give women coaches more of a chance instead so much of these "pass around men!" 😂 Anyway, go get em girls! Proud of them all for being the best of the best this year! 🤗💞🎾👍

[@twinwankel]

As a Rybakina fan, I will say that I don't think Goran was a good choice. Rybakina's main problem is her inability to handle difficult shots. She doesn't have great natural reaction to the ball. And so she makes too many bad shots. Part of it is her footwork and the other part is just she doesn't have good feel of the ball. Sometimes she seems lost as what to do. How is Goran going to help here? He's not known for his great footwork or his ability to handle tough balls. He didn't even have good ground strokes. So helping Rybankina improve her already good serve is not really what she needs. This will not be good.

[@J-M-Rock]

Spot on! I think the fact that he coached Djoko makes him a top coach but like you not for Ryba. I root for her always and she does get lost sometimes and doesn't always have a good feel of the ball. The foot work is her biggest problem (I think of Coco and Iga they have very good foot work).

[@diegosotomiranda4107]

​@@J-M-Rockyep kinda agree, Goran helped Novak In specific áreas and could handle a strong personality but he wasn't the one who unleash potential of a player, and i doubt His skills to handle a moody player like rybakina that sometimes gets too close minded and have trouble with improvisation

[@makhbubawiesner1835]

Елена чемпион! Мы болеем за тебя, ждем твоих побед!

[@ItsJayYork]

you contributed to the spread of these rumors by giving SO much weight to them... I know this is just a youtube channel but damn, people were saying that she was friggin pregnant. Whole thing is super embarrassing for everyone involved... And good luck to Elena on the finals.

[@roskogee4843]

Positive Move...!

[@joannemoore3976]

She looks and sounds much better. Good luck Elena.

[@markj.rodriguez5765]

She definitely has huge potential; tennis requires alott, i.e. health, concentration, stamina, & agility, of course theres more, but imagine having these traits, then your coach acting in such a manner can take away some of them; again, she has huge potential. Bring it, Elena! 🎉❤🎉

[@rapidfirerob4]

Elena is too nice to say anything negative about her ex coach. Without being behind the scenes. it was obvious he was very negative towards Elena during the matches on TV. Hopefully Goran will be good for Elena.

[@eletheawhite8145]

Thanks Christan for the Info on my Tennis silent queen player I am praying for her that she will get back in top shape to win matches ❤❤❤

[@Questinia1]

She's a completely different person. She is wearing makeup. She is more animated and freer in her speech. I think her ex-coach was banned to coach WTA for reasons that she would find impolitic to express at a press conference. The WTA's actions speak louder than Elena's words. I am very happy for her and have become more of a fan. Go Elena!

[@allisonjones7549]

She's probably wearing makeup because of the photoshoot

[@enfokeweb]

She's now gonna be better with Djokovic's former coach, is a real victory to her... She's an amazing player. Since that shut up to her coach, it was clear that something have to change🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@kevinwaters5872]

Elena was definitely over working. Praying she makes it back bigger and better than ever.

[@longinusgalaxy411]

He wasnt banned from coaching at WTA for nothing.

[@Mary-hx7wh]

We need the truth about Vukov!

[@MissTurandot1]

This is impossible.

[@chachulut]

if u play tennis from young, you know that every tennis player is the same. for example we don't talk much. Vulkov is acting differently.

Goran is a dream coach😅😅😆

[@milanvelickovic6666]

Right decision, Elena! Goran will improve her serve and voley ...she 'll be dangerous to opponents...

[@felixscorpian]

i need Elena win at least 3 more slams

[@TrangNguyen-qz2pu]

Where did you find the video?

[@yolandasmith3447]

I am so excited for her! I still believe it is more to that story, but it is right to keep it private. As she stated, he helped her win despite being abusive. I absolutely believe he was abusive. Insomnia comes from stress. Less stress, more sleep! It is very hard for women to break free from abusive relationships. Hopefully it he was only mentally abusive. It was clear to me he was mean, and I am so proud of her for finally having the courage to fire him. It was long overdue. I can't wait to see her thrive going forward! Will it be a big 3 or 4 lol. The WTA keeps getting better and better 🎉🎉🎉

[@ПавелКараиванов-р4к]

❤❤🎉😊

[@Raben3721]

Usually Elena's sister is at every match. But for quite long period she wasn't there. even slams. It seemed me at the time odd that Anna wasn't around with her enthusiastic support. Then at the last US Open I think it was Anna was back.

[@Locke9611]

Hope Goran can fix her mental problems.

[@jansloanemusic]

5:52 He has quite the hair gel too;-)

[@alexandermayer2026]

Dream coach? The proof of the pudding is the results. So let’s see if one of the great servers of all time, that’s about it, can help a player who is already a great server. Sitting in the box of the GOAT really not much a coaching credential. Annacone made a career of picking up the best players and making zero impact on their games. And now he is and acts likes the world’s foremost authority.

[@trommelbiel]

We all love Elena Rybakina. I don't expect miracles in the interim with her new partnership. I am happy Vukov is out. He didn't seem to respect Elena. Elena could win many Grandslams if she remained fit.

[@leahneal6981]

I would have loved Gorman to have been Naomi coach

[@Maruman_man]

Who is Gorman

[@chachulut]

bila sehari tak nampak, aku rindu

[@jorgecapo2650]

Creo que Elena fue muy diplomática en sus declaraciones sobre Vucov, está en su naturaleza no agredir a quien la acompañó durante 5 años, sin embargo, quien juega es Rybakina y no Vucov. Él confundió los roles, pensando que quien jugaba era él y se olvidó de la gran jugadora que había confiado en él y de que su trayectoria tenística no llegaba al ranking No. 1000 y debería aprender un poco de la humildad de Elena. Vucov se equivocó, se aprovechó de una persona muy humilde para manipularla buscando un éxito que él no pudo lograr jamás. La trató mal pensando que era él quien estaba haciendo el trabajo, y se equivocó, yo no soy entrenador pero estoy seguro que esa no es la manera de hacerlo bien. Los logros de Rybakina tal vez sean por ella misma y no por Vucov como mucha gente piensa. No creo que Vucov vuelva a entrenar a alguien más.

[@mariepelletier3020]

Happy for her. As for the other story, who knows.

[@zokkostenniszone3282]

I feel it's the wrong choice, what can Ivanesevic bring ? The serve ? She already has a great serve she don't need more coaching on that, Sasha Baijin should have been the man.

[@selmas2u]

Awesome. As for abuse, Nope, I don't thinks so. He was just like a German lol. tough. tooo much. lol. He did a good job. He got her a grand slam. But it was time for a change. I am excited.

[@BojanKordic]

I think it is none of your business what kind of relationship she had with Vukov

[@MissTurandot1]

He was her boyfriend.

[@DavidChapman-hu2eq]

Goran was a biĝ server so is rybakina very interesting and as o saba fan a little worrying time will tell

[@windayudistira-fn3dk]

Tolong terjemahkan bahasa Indonesia terima kasih

[@hazelmiller9007]

Coco is my girl but u can't not love Elena

[@davidmahady8241]

Not tonight Elana i bet against you Feel free to retire after first set😊😊A joke i want fair matches!

[@davidmahady8241]

I dont know but very suspicious her Kalanskya and other habitual retired girls who retire matches almost reg!No more than 3 every 16 months should be wta rule !This day of billion dollar matches paid out or / not paid out! These retire trends cant be tolerated for legit product ! To be this level pro player fair assumption healthy and fit ! Ready to play!

[@TheWanderingPensioner]

They're not robots.

[@davidmahady8241]

Not robots I found playing 20 game high school basketball schedule without injury( bad blisters one , real bad cold another ) but more than 3 when at that level of elite athlete with tickets sold is too many and by observation I mightly suspect some of the robots dishonest I mean non robots! They have too attain to higher standard of fitness / readiness or get another line of work These defaults are at least suspicious to highly suspicious! Need to be regulated! Gonna research number by Mc Enroe or Connors betting it's not many!

[@davidmahady8241]

Got answer disco roboto actual professional i guess being ready fitness and health wise John Mc enroe defaulted 1 thats 1 time in his career ! But by that self evident professional obligation to be resdy to go for crowd sake ect. standard no more than 3 should be tolerated by tennis pros today in 16:month period Not too much to ask pros to apprar and be ready!

[@SergioLeon-e2e]

You are late with the news. Elena already beat Sabalenka in one of the finals in Riyadh. No problem with her back.

[@harryg3639]

STEFAN NEVER ABUSED ELENA , just absolute garbage . People like you adding one and one together and getting 10 same with to Russian woman stirring up rubbish , ALL THE GOSSIP IS SECOND HAND, Only Elena and Stefan knows the whys and where for's . .THEY are still great mates , she apprteciated what Stefan did for her and she holds him in the highest regard . HE HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM ANY LISTS , so please get your facts right

[@MissTurandot1]

You’re right.

You have no idea if he abused Elena. You just finished saying only Elena and Stefan know the truth....So why do you think you know about it? You don't. The guy seemed like an a-hole just by his reactions to her play. Most likely, Elena just doesn't want to speak badly of him. She looks much happier in this interview with him gone. She's done with that creep/mental abuser.

[@harryg3639]

I know exactly what happened , and i can assure you there was NO abuse , it was something Elena did not Stefan ....

[@MissTurandot1]

@harryg3639 What did Elena do?

[@harryg3639]

@@MissTurandot1 Sorry , i can't tell you but what she did was extremely dangerous