WTA apologizes after hot mic captures Pegula’s ‘diva’ remarks about Andreeva
Headline from The Guardian · First reported Nov 5, 5:20 AM ET () · Updated Nov 5, 1:42 PM ET · 3 sources, 3 articles
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WTA admits players were not told mics were live Pegula called Andreeva ‘diva’ who ‘needs to be humbled’ Practice livestreams to continue without audio The WTA has apologized and admitted it did not tell players their on-court conversations during practice sessions at the WTA Finals were being…
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WTA takes blame after Pegula comments on Andreeva get livestreamed
WASHINGTON: The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) on Thursday said it takes “full responsibility” for failing to inform players about active microphones on practice courts after private comments by Jessica Pegula about Mirra Andreeva were broadcast during a livestream ahead of the season-ending WTA…
Tennis billionaire heiress Jessica Pegula is caught on hot mic saying 19-year-old rival Mirra Andreeva is a 'diva who needs to be humbled'
Andreeva has gained a reputation for her fiery temperament - at Wimbledon she smashed her rackets, snapped at the umpire and her team, said 'I quit,' and left the court in tears after losing.
