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The Jessica Pegula hot mic moment should never have happened. Tennis still needs more of it

The Jessica Pegula hot mic moment should never have happened. Tennis still needs more of it
World Sports · 15:45:52 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Jessica Pegula experienced a hot mic moment that has sparked discussion, according to a report by Matthew Futterman in The Athletic on November 6, 2026. The incident, which the article suggests should not have occurred, nonetheless highlights a need for more such candid moments in tennis.

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