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Jessica Pegula Criticizes Andreeva on Camera
Jessica Pegula accused Andreeva of being a diva during WTA Finals practice session.
In brief
Jessica Pegula accused Andreeva of being a diva during WTA Finals practice session. Jessica Pegula criticized Andreeva's coaching and attitude, claiming she needs to be humbled. Originally reported by UBITENNIS.
Pegula Criticizes Andreeva
Jessica Pegula made remarks about Mirra Andreeva during a WTA Finals practice session.
“Conchita has always been very nice to me but I’ve lost a little respect for her because I think, like this girl. I think she’s a nice girl but she’s a diva, she needs to be humbled”
Pegula's Coaching Complaint
Pegula criticized Andreeva's coach Conchita Martinez for encouraging her disrespectful behavior.
“I feel like Conchita pokes her and eggs on her behaviour”
Pegula's Comparison to Gauff
Pegula claimed Andreeva would be better than Coco Gauff if she had Gauff's mentality.
“If she had Coco’s mentality, she would be better than Coco. The serve, everything all around and she moves just as good”
WTA Removes Video
The WTA removed Pegula's practice session video from YouTube after social media backlash.
What it means
Jessica Pegula criticized Andreeva's coaching and attitude, claiming she needs to be humbled.
