WTA apologises to Pegula for broadcast of ‘diva’ comment about Andreeva
Also reported by BBC Top Stories
Summary
WTA chair Valerie Camillo apologized to Jessica Pegula and her coach, Mark Knowles, after a courtside microphone broadcast Pegula’s private conversation about Mirra Andreeva during a practice session at Indian Wells. Camillo said the WTA failed to give clear notice that recording equipment was operating and said it had removed audio equipment from practice areas.Key Facts
- A WTA YouTube livestream captured Pegula speaking with coach Mark Knowles at Indian Wells.
- Pegula called 19-year-old Russian player Mirra Andreeva a “diva” and criticized Andreeva’s coach, Conchita Martinez.
- WTA chair Valerie Camillo said failures in livestream execution led to the recording being broadcast.
- Camillo apologized on behalf of the WTA and directly apologized to Pegula and Knowles.
- Camillo said players lacked clear advance notice and signage about recording equipment in the area.
- The WTA said microphones in practice areas were intended to capture ambient sounds, such as balls being struck.
- The WTA removed audio recording equipment from practice areas.
- The WTA Finals were scheduled to begin on Sunday, with eight players competing in two round-robin groups before the knockout rounds.
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