Hot mic catches Pegula calling French Open champion Andreeva a diva
The gist
A hot mic at Indian Wells caught Jessica Pegula calling Mirra Andreeva a "diva" who "needs to be humbled."
The WTA apologized; the two could meet later at the WTA Finals.
How it unfolded
- Jun 6, 2026Andreeva, 19, wins the French Open, her first Grand Slam title, beating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the final.
- Sep 7, 2026Andreeva beats Anastasia Potapova in the US Open fourth round and helps her injured opponent.
- Oct 12, 2026Andreeva withdraws from the Wuhan Open citing a change in schedule, after losing the China Open final 7-5, 6-4 to Zheng Qinwen.
Key terms
- hot mic
- A microphone that is switched on or left on without the speaker realizing it.
- WTA
- The worldwide professional tennis tour for women, governed by the Women's Tennis Association.
- Grand Slam
- In tennis, winning all four major championships in one discipline within a single calendar year.
Source: Wikipedia