The Women's Tennis Association issued an apology after American player Jessica Pegula was caught on a hot microphone referring to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva as a "diva" during a livestream broadcast.
The incident occurred when Pegula's microphone remained live, capturing her private comment about the 17-year-old Andreeva. The WTA subsequently released a statement acknowledging the remark and apologizing for the incident.
Pegula, a multiple Grand Slam quarterfinalist and former world No. 3, has not yet issued a personal public statement regarding the hot mic moment. Andreeva, who reached the French Open semifinals in 2024, is considered one of the sport's rising stars.
