WTA apologizes after hot mic captures Pegula’s ‘diva’ remarks about Andreeva

The WTA has issued an apology after Jessica Pegula was caught on a hot microphone during a practice session livestream at the WTA Finals making derogatory comments about Mirra Andreeva, calling her a 'diva' who 'needs to be humbled,' and also referencing Andreeva's coach Conchita Martínez. The organization admitted it failed to inform players that their on-court conversations were being broadcast live on the WTA's YouTube channel. Following the controversy, the WTA announced that practice livestreams will continue but without audio going forward.