# 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.
- Title: WTA chair apologises to Jessica Pegula after 'diva' comment
- Summary: WTA chair apologises to Jessica Pegula after audio of 'diva' comment about Mirra Andreeva aired at Indian Wells.
- Keywords: wta, jessica pegula, mirra andreeva, indian wells, wta finals, audio recording, privacy, Sky Sports
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13609128/wta-chair-apologises-to-jessica-pegula-after-airing-of-diva-comment-about-mirra-andreeva-confirms-audio-deactivated-on-practice-courts-at-indian-wells
- Published: 2026-11-06T23:25:00+00:00
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- Topics: wta, jessica pegula, mirra andreeva, indian wells, wta finals, audio recording, privacy, 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.
## Key takeaway

WTA chair Valerie Camillo apologised to Jessica Pegula after private comments about Mirra Andreeva were recorded during practice at Indian Wells.