# WTA apologises for Pegula's broadcast 'diva' comment

> A courtside microphone captured Jessica Pegula making disparaging remarks about Mirra Andreeva during a practice session at Indian Wells.
- Title: WTA apologises for Pegula's broadcast 'diva' comment
- Summary: A courtside microphone captured Jessica Pegula making disparaging remarks about Mirra Andreeva during a practice session at Indian Wells.
- Keywords: jessica pegula, mirra andreeva, wta, indian wells, tennis, broadcast incident, Al Jazeera
- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/sports/2026/11/7/jessica-pegula-mirra-andreeva-diva-comment-wta-finals-tennis?traffic_source=rss
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- Topics: jessica pegula, mirra andreeva, wta, indian wells, tennis, broadcast incident, news, world, politics
## Pegula's comments caught on microphone
A courtside microphone captured United States star Jessica Pegula making disparaging comments about rival Mirra Andreeva during a practice session at Indian Wells in California.
## Conversation with coach broadcast live
Pegula's conversation with coach Mark Knowles on the practice court was broadcast on a WTA YouTube livestream of the session, plunging her into controversy.
## WTA chief issues apology
Women's Tennis Association chief Valerie Camillo apologised after the incident, acknowledging the broadcast of Pegula's comments about Andreeva.
## Key takeaway

The WTA apologised after a microphone broadcast Jessica Pegula's disparaging comments about rival Mirra Andreeva during a practice session.