WTA Chair Valerie Camillo issued an apology on Friday ahead of the WTA Finals following a hot mic controversy involving world number three Jessica Pegula. The incident occurred during a broadcast where Pegula's microphone captured remarks that prompted the governing body to address the situation publicly before the season-ending tournament.
Camillo's apology came during pre-tournament proceedings in Riyadh, where the WTA Finals are being held. The organization did not disclose the specific content of the hot mic remarks, but moved quickly to address the matter before competition begins.
Pegula, the top-ranked American woman, is among the eight qualifiers for the year-end championships. The 30-year-old has reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals in two of her last three appearances.
