WTA chair apologises to Pegula for airing of 'diva' comment

WTA chair Valerie Camillo has apologized to Jessica Pegula for airing a private comment Pegula made about fellow player Mirra Andreeva. The incident occurred live on stream after a practice session for the WTA Tour Finals, following the failure to inform players about microphones in the practice courts. Pegula called Andreeva a "diva" in a private conversation with her coach.

Camillo acknowledged the "regrettable and unacceptable" nature of the incident and removed all audio recording equipment from practice areas. Pegula, a top advocate and star player, expressed her regret and emphasized the need for player privacy. The WTA takes responsibility for the incident, which has reignited discussions about player privacy in tennis.