The material was published under the pretext of Jelen Rybakina and Stefano Vukov. In addition to the story of Vakulenko, stories and confessions of other girls are presented.
Vakulenko said that she was violence from her 41-year-old trainer when she was only 15 years old. It lasted for three years, and it all started in a hotel room on a junior Rolan Garros in May 1999.
“We shared one room. He lay down with me, stroked me, hugged. He said that he loves me very much, that I belong to him, that he became his wife and champion only thanks to him. I had to always obey, even in a sexual relationship. I was his thing. These were terrible suffering. You start to hate yourself, you think, “It’s because I’m good, it’s my fault.” Everyday life has become a nightmare. I didn’t want the morning.
I was constantly alone with him. He did not allow me to communicate with others, controlled my phone, checked everything. If he was dissatisfied, could not talk to me or train me badly. It was a real manipulation. He created this mental dependence. I was completely isolated, no one could help me. I didn’t see a way out.
I hit the ball with the ball and broke my left hand. I could not train for two months and did not return to it. I wanted to start a new life. And survive [саме так і вдалося знайти вихід].
We educate not only a player but also a person. To win, but to be broken for life – is it worth it? ”
Vakulenko had to overcome severe depression and anorexia. Today, she and other victims are talking about it so that this is never again.
Vakulenko began his professional career in 1998 and completed in 2010. On Julia’s account 7 ITF titles in a single category, and the best result in Grand Slam tournaments-the fourth round US Open in 2007. In January 2008, the tennis player set a personal rating. In 2001 and 2003, Julia was the first racket of Ukraine.
Source: Sport.ua