Pegula calls Andreeva 'a diva' after practice session
Summary
Jessica Pegula called Mirra Andreeva “a diva” and said the Russian player needed to be humbled in comments picked up by a courtside microphone during a streamed practice session at Indian Wells. Pegula also praised Andreeva’s abilities, while a separate stream showed an apparent tense exchange between Elena Rybakina and her coach, Stefano Vukov.Key Facts
- The WTA streamed Pegula’s practice session ahead of the season-ending WTA Finals, which began at Indian Wells.
- Pegula made the remarks in a conversation with her coach, Mark Knowles, after practicing with Andreeva.
- Pegula called Andreeva a diva and said her coach, Conchita Martinez, encouraged her behavior.
- Pegula also described Andreeva as wonderful and smart, and praised her movement and serve.
- Andreeva won the French Open in June and is ranked world number three; Pegula is ranked number five.
- Pegula and Andreeva are in different WTA Finals groups but could meet in the semi-finals or final.
- A separate practice stream showed Rybakina apparently speaking angrily to coach Stefano Vukov before a session with Linda Noskova.
- The WTA suspended Vukov in February 2025 after an independent investigation and allowed him to return to Rybakina’s team in August.
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