WTA chair apologises to Pegula for airing of 'diva' comment
Summary
WTA chair Valerie Camillo apologized to Jessica Pegula after a private conversation in which Pegula called Mirra Andreeva a “diva” was broadcast from a practice court. The WTA said it had removed recording equipment from practice areas, while Pegula and other players renewed calls for greater privacy at tournaments.Key Facts
- Pegula made the comments to her coach after a practice session ahead of the WTA Tour Finals.
- The WTA said players had not received advance notice or clear signs that microphones were operating in the practice area.
- Camillo called the broadcast “regrettable and unacceptable” and apologized to Pegula and her coach, Mark Knowles.
- The WTA said it removed all audio recording equipment from practice areas after the incident.
- Pegula said she had been unaware that courtside microphones could pick up her conversation.
- Pegula said the incident highlighted concerns about increased surveillance and recording of players at tournaments.
- The WTA removed the practice-session videos from YouTube, but footage had already circulated on social media.
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