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

A controversy has erupted in Indian Wells after Jessica Pegula was heard on the WTA’s YouTube livestream making derogatory comments about Mirra Andreeva and her coach, Conchita Martínez.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated November 5, 2026, 6:42 PM UTC

The WTA says it takes "full responsibility" after private comments Jessica Pegula made to her coach about Mirra Andreeva were live-streamed by a courtside microphone.

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