The WTA issued an apology after American tennis player Jessica Pegula was caught on a hot microphone referring to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva as a "diva" during a livestream broadcast.
The incident occurred during a live streaming event where Pegula's comment was inadvertently captured and broadcast to viewers. The WTA subsequently released a statement apologizing for the remark.
Pegula, a top-10 player, and Andreeva, a rising 17-year-old star, have been among the prominent figures in women's tennis this season. The WTA's apology underscores the organization's commitment to maintaining professional standards in its broadcasts.
