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Pegula calls Andreeva a diva, WTA apologises
Jessica Pegula criticized Mirra Andreeva as a 'diva' on live mic during WTA Finals practice, WTA apologises for not informing players microphones were active.
In brief
Jessica Pegula criticized Mirra Andreeva as a 'diva' on live mic during WTA Finals practice, WTA apologises for not informing players microphones were active. WTA apologised for failing to inform players that practice microphones were live, after Jessica Pegula called Mirra Andreeva a 'diva' who 'needs to be humbled'…
Pegula criticises Andreeva on live mic
Jessica Pegula was caught on a live microphone calling Mirra Andreeva a diva who needs to be humbled during a WTA Finals practice session in Indian Wells.
“She’s a diva. She needs to be humbled.”
WTA takes full responsibility
The WTA has taken full responsibility for failing to inform players that microphones were active on the courts during practice sessions.
“We take full responsibility for failing to inform our players and their teams that microphones were active.”
Pegula targets Andreeva’s coach
Pegula also criticised Andreeva’s coach Conchita Martinez, saying she lost respect for her and that she is a diva who needs to be humbled.
“Conchita’s always been very nice to me, but I lost a little respect for her. She’s a diva. She needs to be humbled.”
WTA removes footage
The WTA has removed the live footage of Pegula’s comments from its YouTube channel after the incident.
The essence
WTA apologised for failing to inform players that practice microphones were live, after Jessica Pegula called Mirra Andreeva a 'diva' who 'needs to be humbled'.
