WTA Apologises over Pegula 'Hot Mic' Incident
The WTA said it failed to tell players the practice microphones were live and removed the recordings after Pegula's comments spread online.
- On Thursday, Jessica Pegula was caught on a hot mic during training at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, calling 19-year-old rival Mirra Andreeva a "diva" who "needs to be humbled."
- Andreeva has gained a reputation for a "fiery temperament," smashing rackets and snapping at officials at Wimbledon this year, behavior Pegula characterized as disrespectful and in need of correction.
- Pegula also expressed she had "lost respect" for Conchita Mart, Andreeva's coach, claiming the teenager acted inappropriately on court by throwing balls while leading during recent matches.
- Critics have highlighted Pegula's background as daughter of billionaire Terry Pegula in their response, with observers suggesting she should instead learn from Serena Williams' professional demeanor.
- Pegula remains focused on winning a Grand Slam while the pair has yet to face each other competitively, though they could meet during this tournament as tensions simmer.
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Jessica Pegula was outraged by Mirra Andreeva's behavior.
WTA apologises over Pegula 'hot mic' incident
Pegula was plunged into controversy after her conversation with coach Mark Knowles on a practice court at Indian Wells in California was broadcast on a WTA YouTube livestream of the session. In the exchange, Pegula can be heard describing 19-year-old Russian Andreeva as a "diva". World number four Pegula was also heard criticizing Andreeva's coach, former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez, for not addressing French Open champion Andreeva's be…
WTA apologizes after Jessica Pegula caught on hot mic calling Mirra Andreeva a 'diva' on livestream
The WTA apologized Thursday for failing to clearly tell players and coaches that livestream microphones were recording practice sessions at Indian Wells. The apology came after a hot mic caught Jessica Pegula talking about Mirra Andreeva and calling her a “diva” during a conversation with one of her coaches, Mark Knowles, which they both believed was…
The WTA has apologized for the controversy before the Women's Masters Tournament.
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