Stefano Vukov has been at the centre of controversy in the past but mainly due to his perceived treatment of
Elena Rybakina and this time, he told her what was said by
Jelena Ostapenko during their
Rome Open match.
Ostapenko seemed to say something to the Kazakh at the net during the handshake which wasn't audible without further clarification but another moment was audible.
Vukov said to his player that he heard Ostapenko call her a 'b*tch' likely during the second set when the two players were headed to the locker rooms during the rain delay.
Watch the video below.