Swiatek backs the Vukov ban

Iga Swiatek believes the WTA's decision to ban Elena Rybakina's coach Stefano Vukov (above) for breaching the tour's code of conduct should be respected and that the process behind it should be trusted.

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Earlier this week, the WTA announced that the independent investigation into Vukov's potential breach of the code has concluded and that his suspension "remains in place".

The tour did not reveal the length of the suspension, nor the specific code of conduct that was breached.

However, sources told The Athletic that Vukov was reported for verbally abusing Rybakina, who has denied such claims and has repeatedly said she is against the WTA's decision.