The WTA has apologized after a recording was broadcast in which American player Jessica Pegula referred to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva as a "diva." The incident occurred on November 5, 2026, according to a report from DPA International.
The governing body of women's tennis issued the apology following the airing of the private conversation. Pegula, a top-ranked US player, was captured using the term to describe Andreeva, who has risen rapidly in the sport.
The WTA did not disclose the context in which the recording was made or how it became public. Both players have competed on the tour this season, with Pegula recently winning the Bad Homburg Open title after defeating Iga Świątek in the final.
