I absolutely love Elena & this guy is the perfect coach.. he is never overbearing but extremely passionate, never aggressive but always encouraging with conviction and purpose.. love it! Ryba the best

Listen, don't talk Jesus Christ,every time you want to complain about something, my God, listen. She almost burst out laughing with mouth full of water.

He's not abusive, but respectful and passionate. She is now in the top ten, so its working well.

This is a clear reflection of humility... I love her humour and smile even under pressure. All the best Elena.🎉

Anyone complaining about this guy is just stupid. Elena hired this guy and she’s happy with his coaching. And I can see why. He’s passionate!

fun to see these conversations, seems like a great coach-player chemistry

Did anyone notice that she almost spit out her water laughing when he said, “Don’t talk Jesus Christ”. Clearly, they understand each other. This is a positive relationship. He’s coaching her through her blind spots.

The thing is as an introvert she can sometime be too anallytic on herself and put herself down when things don t go her ways,he s here too keep her positive and don t overthink too much.I t s a good combo their two personalities.

Watching this, I can't believe some of the loud-mouth retired women tennis players were trying to insigate a breakup between these two. That was some of the best bedside manner I have seen from a coach. And Rybakina is just ethereal. Good for them, both. It is working.

when i first saw him i thought man hes too hard on her but now i understand thats exactly what she needs .. she dont need a coach to calm her down she needs the opposite as she dont have alot of emotions he gives her the fire she needs .. great chemistry aswell and rn you can see it pays off 👏👏

Great coaching. They both got the intensity and passion

I think they have good chemistry. It would be very interesting to see if the advice made a noticeable difference though.

great coach, it clearly works for her

I study rybakina and her coach is god level everything he is telling elena is spot on especially about her movement and pressuring on return when up on points

Stefanos has improved Elena's game tremendously

I like in her interview after her sf win @ IW, she talked about her team, not I, I I. My team. Thats incredible for her age to realize even as talented as she is, she needs her team. Compliments to the team.

Thank you for uploading this. Love Elena and everything she represents in the game, it's sad that she's still 26th in the world. I think they had a top 20 target before the end of the season. I like the coach, I think she trusts him. Would like to see them keep it intact. I just hope she doesn't put too much pressure on herself. Thanks again.

She has just beaten Swiatek twice the World No 1. In the final against at Indian Wells 2023 against her new nemesis Sabalenka. Coach is only guilty of being too passionate about his charge and certainly not a bully from what I can see. They have trust in each other I think.

0:47 LOL. “…big targets”, “…you’re hitting too hard and missing by this much”…sounds just like my coach! 😂

I volunteer to be her new coach…I will tell her nothing, and she will pay me Nothing. I just watch 😂🥰

That's what a coach is supposed to do! Not be a yes, man!

100k views, congrats 😀

I have not watched the whole video, but I’m really missing where people find him aggressive. He’s always encouraging her, but at the same time giving very sound advice (quite rare) about tactics or mental, some of which I will actually try (thanks!)

A lot of people complaining about his coaching style. Hey if she likes it then I love it! If she hated it then she would've gotten rid of his ass a long time ago! She's not bound with chains to keep him as a coach lol.

Talento, profesional en todo, la mejor

How people want a coach coaches his/her player? Hugging and saying "everything gonna be fine"? I never had that kinda teacher in my life if you did kudos you're an exception.

A cool headed elena can absorb what is being said. Like boxing, u have to scout the other players. A job for her team.

This is who I would want as my coach.

Pam Shriver was hating on him in AO final commentary. She said he was abusive and people don’t like the way he treats her. I don’t see any of that here!

The right coach for a beautifull but also emotional player.

Are there any other sports that don't allow coaching during break? I don't understand why it's not allowed in tennis

Those two are gonna get married💕

Jelena jest absolutnie wielka i zycze wszystkiego co najlepsze z Polski.

Is this a click bait header or what, big deal !! Nothing to see here other than her coach doing what a coach does. This kid's the greatest.

I think he's even more in love with her than I am--which is quite the accomplishment! hahaha.

Wonderful creature ❤👍

Was the first match Indian Wells 2023?

Love this brilliant beautiful coach

Boy Coaches can really shape player's mentality throughout their life.... Today Elena is Top Ten ....so people in her background are actually doing so good to her

Thank you Elena Ribakina moment more important trainng with coach Stefano.

They're both cool cats. Teamwork!

What tournament is it? Where coaching is allowed.

i am rybakina advocate

Well, whatever this dude is doing it's WORKING

If it ain't broke don't try and fix it. Love her demeanour and attitude on the court. A real talent and would have been great to see her playing Serena a few years ago.

It's got to be the best job in the world to coach this lady. Look at her smile, she is so easy going....

OK OK< WHO'S DA BOSS?

This guy would give me a nervous breakdown.

Елена я не знаю что говорит твои тренер, ну он так аппетитно говорит 😁 понял комон летц гооо 😂 ТЫ молодец 😉

Красавчик 😂

If he behaves like this on court, imagine how he behaves off court .. 🤔

Лена с тренером на одной волне, это круто. А вообще я ей по-хорошему завидую и радуюсь за нее.

He is a perfect coach for her

Hello, «смотрим» :) so he speaks Russian?:)

🇺🇸It's hard to watch, but she is tuff, and I think this will make her even tuffer/stronger. GODBLESS ELENA 🙏

who was she playing with in the first clip?

Sorry to say this to the Channel Owner - *these are NOT "disagreements"!* Merely relevant conversations between Coach & Player. I had to click "Dislike" on this video.

i like their tandem... I love elena..

I think she has a sense of humor dealing with her wacky coach.

Люблю, когда из всех утюгов показывают про Елену Рыбакину.?!

15:04 He is passionate, not over pressurre, very good motivator, encourages a bit more to perform her a 👍👍better results, good coach as he cathches all those strategies that her opponents does, so her focus runs in and Improve in a positive way, though sometimes he talks alot when she was very upset, but she still focus and calm anyway around.. that's the very good thing about her, soft spoken, and a good listener..

How naived to judge a person (good or bad) based on a video.

Look Zukov is making a ton of money if Elena does well so he wants the best from her. Also he knows he’s being recorded - but a coach needs to just his approach based on the players personality - and Elena is introverted personality and needs someone to push her.

she has the power,the guts,height and she is really strong but her motivation,the will to win are lacking ...i wish she could play like maria sharapova her fellow russian; play with fire on her eyes...not intimidated of the score even if she is lagged behind 5 - 0,,,40 - 0 and still wins the set....just focus wish you could be number one soon

Wow to me this coach is kind of a pain but maybe he is the right person for the job. Love this women.

i cant believe how long talks he gives to her in the middle of the match, those talks seem more like the match is over and they are having dinner comenting the match

They seem like different personalities, but that difference may help, who knows?

Billy Zane is a really good coach

They’re a good team - I get now that he respects her and is trying to make her laugh here

Cállate por favor!!😂😆

From the outside these two bicker and lot of top players wouldn’t have their coach speak like he does but it obviously works for her always entertaining

how could you be on your knees in front of such a goddess and not propose?!

If only Elena can play as fast as Iga..that wud be good for her future👍❤

your know your in the tennis big leagues when you dont have to bring your own bananas

he is pretty hands on type of guy

This is a good coach. I'm not sure what people's issues are with him. He is respectful and offers criticism as he should! There are surely coaches that are way more harsh but they think because Elena is a woman that she needs to be treated differently. If Elena is happy with him then who cares what anyone else says. Also, the people commenting about the leg touching.. this is normal in Europe. If Elena didn't want to be touched then obviously she would have said something

Повезло Елене с тренером!Он сделает её первой!!!

Elena number one!

He's probably a state provided coach.

This eavesdropping is it legit? I'm amazed he talked so very technical stuffs to a pro player. I would say things like keep moving her around, don't always go for the quick points, toy around with your backhand a bit more... enjoy the game. I supposed in every great player is a coach. Apparently Rybakina is comfortable with the companionship and encouragement she gets from him.

Im reckons he OK coach but my girl even better.she listens..but when people inside the position must understand how hard and pressure

Молодчина Елена

"bistre noge, bistre ruke", mixing Russian and Croatian. :D Fast legs, fast arms, translated in English.

Where is the problem? Are tennis fans really this soft? Thank god coaches like Sir Alex, Mourinho, Conte, Simeone, even Pep aren't involved with Tennis😂 Seriously though, is he supposed to be her therapist or coach? I've even seen full blown player coach arguments with Medvedev, Djokovic etc. No one gets offended on their behalf then.

Some people might see his coaching as abusive,some may not.Its down to your perspective on how we should behave towards one another.I am sure that many of the male coaches are the same(Why are there no Women coaches?).Of course the relationship is also a financial agreement the women doesn’t win then less pay for the coach. I find it interesting that tennis players constantly need psychological support all the time,when most of us just have to get on with our daily lives.

There are so many variables in Tennis, I see the coach cluttering her mind during the heat of the moment. I think his timing is bad in front of the camera to do this. Chemistry with her I don’t think so.He wants to show he’s in control a little to much which affects the bottom line plus other things I see.. I think he’s a good correctional coach and knows the game of Tennis .I believe he’s for her and can also help her however to beat the top quality players in the world takes great teaching and correctional coaching but intelligence outside of coaching to strategically beat your top competition is different in its self. Much more but will leave it at this.

They good couple

You victory power 🎾💖🏆💪👍 well

Way too much information during the match...:)

He is overdoing it ...

Es necesario que le toque las piernas para hablarle?

ILU Elena Elegance Simplicity Grounded Champion.

He seems to know his job, and is a good tennis coach from a technical point of view, but there is something wrong with him that is at least strange, it is as if he is falling in love with her and he is a little possessive, it seems as if he touches her unnecessarily most of the time, I don't know whether their culture is like that or not but it seems uncomfortable and definitely not professional, she should look for another coach and keep improving her game and not mix things up.

If I were her coach, I would never say that to her. I’d say it in another way and listening to her till she finished

I would like to know what in the hell is the coach doing on the court coaching ?

Now that I watched this again I see that she was laughing when he told her to stop talking. It seems pretty playful and obviously overblown my the commentator.

Bro trying to teach her the basics of tennis but she's no 7 in the world and won Wimbledon already? Oh well, if she's ok with it, then fine.

1:49 Stafano's hands are on Elena's knees. In the US that would e sexual abuse on a metoo level.

Elena..

Her coach talks too much !!