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WTA apologizes after Pegula's 'diva' remarks about Andreeva caught on live stream

First reported by BBC Sport Latest report 3 sources
Image: BBC Sport
Image: BBC Sport

Summary of 3 reports

Jessica Pegula called Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva a "diva" who "needs to be humbled" during a practice session at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, remarks that were captured on a live stream. The WTA Tour has apologized and taken full responsibility, admitting it failed to inform players that their on-court conversations were being broadcast.

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  1. BBC Sport

    Pegula calls Andreeva 'a diva' after practice session (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

    World number five Jessica Pegula calls Mirra Andreeva "a diva" in comments heard on a live stream after a practice session with the Russian teenager.

  2. Sky Sports

    WTA takes 'full responsibility' after Pegula labels Andreeva a 'diva' during practice (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

    The WTA Tour says it takes "full responsibility" after Mirra Andreeva was labelled a "diva" who "needs to be humbled" by Jessica Pegula during a conversation with her coach in practice at the season-ending WTA Finals in Indian Wells.

  3. The Guardian

    WTA apologizes after hot mic captures Pegula’s ‘diva’ remarks about Andreeva (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

    WTA admits players were not told mics were live Pegula called Andreeva ‘diva’ who ‘needs to be humbled’ Practice livestreams to continue without audio The WTA has apologized and admitted it did not tell players their on-court conversations during practice…

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