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Why Do Women Stay? Elena Rybakina, Stefano Vukov, and the Psychology of Abuse

Why Do Women Stay? Elena Rybakina, Stefano Vukov, and the Psychology of Abuse

What Rybakina's coaching controversy says about abusive relationships. | Also in this issue: Can Jannik Sinner win the Sunshine Double? | Know your espresso!

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Feb 14, 2025
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Elena Rybakina at the 2024 U.S. Open | Ocoudis, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

The most disturbing aspect of the abuse allegations against Stefano Vukov, Elena Rybakina’s former coach and present boyfriend, is her defending him.

This is not a love story. Yeah, it's not exactly the relationship you want to discuss on Valentine’s Day. However, some women are in a…

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