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WTA chair apologises to Jessica Pegula after 'diva' comment
WTA chair apologises to Jessica Pegula after audio of 'diva' comment about Mirra Andreeva aired at Indian Wells.
In brief
WTA chair apologises to Jessica Pegula after audio of 'diva' comment about Mirra Andreeva aired at Indian Wells. WTA chair Valerie Camillo apologised to Jessica Pegula after private comments about Mirra Andreeva were recorded during practice at Indian Wells. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
WTA chair apologises to Jessica Pegula
WTA chair Valerie Camillo apologised to Jessica Pegula after private comments about Mirra Andreeva were recorded during practice at Indian Wells.
“I want to specifically apologise to Jessica Pegula and [coach] Mark Knowles. What happened was regrettable and unacceptable.”
Audio of 'diva' comment aired
Jessica Pegula described Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva as 'a diva' during practice with coach Mark Knowles at Indian Wells.
“US player Pegula describing Russian teenager Andreeva as 'a diva' while conversing with coach Mark Knowles during a practice session were heard on a YouTube livestream at Indian Wells.”
WTA confirms audio deactivated
WTA will switch off audio recording on practice courts at Indian Wells after the incident.
“The WTA shouldered the blame for failing to properly inform players about active microphones.”
What to remember
WTA chair Valerie Camillo apologised to Jessica Pegula after private comments about Mirra Andreeva were recorded during practice at Indian Wells.
