The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) apologized on November 5, 2026, after a recording was broadcast in which American player Jessica Pegula referred to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva as a "diva." The WTA acknowledged the incident in a statement, though details about when and where the recording was made were not disclosed.
The comment by Pegula, a top-ranked player, was captured on a hot microphone and subsequently aired. The 17-year-old Andreeva has emerged as one of the sport's rising stars this season. The WTA's apology addressed the breach of privacy and professional standards. Neither player has issued a public response as of the association's statement.
