WTA apologizes after hot mic captures Pegula’s ‘diva’ remarks about Andreeva
Summary
The WTA apologized after practice-session microphones at the WTA Finals livestreamed players’ conversations without informing them. It said it would keep streaming practices but remove audio, and accepted responsibility for failing to put safeguards in place.Key Facts
- Jessica Pegula was heard calling Mirra Andreeva a “diva” and criticizing her attitude and coach, Conchita Martínez.
- Pegula also said Andreeva could be better than Coco Gauff if she had the same mentality.
- The WTA said it had intended the microphones to capture ambient court sounds.
- The tour said it failed to ensure players and their teams knew the microphones were active.
- The WTA said future practice-session livestreams would have no audio.
- The WTA Finals feature the top eight singles players and doubles teams of the year and begin on Sunday.
- Pegula and Andreeva are in different groups and could meet only in the semifinals.
- The article says the incident follows earlier concerns about filming players in backstage areas at the Australian Open.
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