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Emma Raducanu: Stalking incident ‘not a security failure’, says WTA chief executive Portia Archer

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Archer also addressed the suspension of Stefano Vukov, the former coach of 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.

The Czech has been banned for an undisclosed period by the WTA following an independent investigation into his behaviour towards the player.

Vukov, who is currently unable to access accredited areas at tournaments, has denied any wrongdoing.

Rybakina has said she was never mistreated by the Croat and would like him to be able to resume full coaching duties.

“We are able to offer support and advice to Elena,” Archer said.

“Our responsibility is to Elena as well as to the hundreds of other WTA players and it’s really important that we keep our environment safe.

“This is the workplace of my staff, our athletes and it is a place where fans come to enjoy our sport.

“That is what is at the forefront of my mind – we have to keep our environment safe.

“In doing so we are certainly providing resources to the affected individuals within our community, like Elena in this case, to the extent that’s necessary and desired.”


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