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Elena Rybakina hits the practice court with new coach Goran Ivanisevic in Dubai

The former world No. 3 added the 2001 Wimbledon champion and Novak Djokovic's former coach to her team in November.

ByBaseline Staff

Published Dec 16, 2024

Elena Rybakina’s new coaching partnership is officially up and running.

Goran Ivanisevic, the 2001 Wimbledon champion and Novak Djokovic’s former coach, took to social media to share the first photo of the new #TeamRybakina as they prepare for the upcoming season in the United Arab Emirates.

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“Great first (two) weeks of preseason in Dubai. Let's keep it up,” he wrote. The photo features Rybakina and Ivanisevic with physical trainer Azuz Simcich and physio Stefan Duell, all grinning as they come off a practice court.

It’s a sight for sore eyes for Rybakina fans, with the world No. 6 having played just three events after Wimbledon as she struggled with a lingering back injury and internal issues.

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Rybakina was last in action at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, where she wrapped up an up-and-down season with a statement win over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

That’s also where the 25-year-old revealed the news of her new partnership with Ivanisevic, who has previously worked with Marin Cilic, Tomas Berdych and Milos Raonic before teaming up with Djokovic in 2019.

“Really looking forward to this partnership,” Rybakina told press in Riyadh. “I think he's great champion and he has so much experience. I'm really looking forward to start…

“I definitely wanted to work with him. I'm sure since he said ‘Yes’ he (as well)...

“I want to learn. I'm just looking forward. It's something new for me. Also, I've been with one coach for long time.”

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Her announcement followed the abrupt end of her coaching relationship with Stefano Vukov, with whom she parted ways ahead of the US Open. Vukov had been a constant during Rybakina’s rise to the top of women’s tennis, including her 2022 Wimbledon triumph, but she has declined to speak at length about their sudden split.

“I know that a lot of I guess rumors going on,” Rybakina added. “But honestly we just part ways with Stefano. I think we had incredible results over five years. We achieved a lot.

“I started with him when I was 200. I think it's just now the next chapter of my career. I want to make the next step.