Mirra Andreeva says there's no bad blood with Jessica Pegula. The two cleared the air after a hot-mic moment made headlines at the 2026 WTA Finals, with Andreeva insisting the matter is settled.
Jessica Pegula's Hot Mic Comment Draws Quick Apology
The Jessica Pegula hot mic incident surfaced during a live-streamed practice at Indian Wells.
The WTA's YouTube feed caught Pegula telling coach Mark Knowles that Andreeva was a “diva” who “needs to be humbled.” She additionally took aim at Andreeva’s coach, Conchita Martinez.
Pegula subsequently apologized in person that same day. WTA Chair Valerie Camillo also addressed it on November 6th, calling the leak “regrettable and unacceptable” and apologizing to Pegula and Knowles. The WTA said its courtside mics were meant for ambient sound, and that practice streams will continue without audio.
Mirra Andreeva Opens Winning WTA Finals Run
Andreeva learned of the comment but waved it off, saying that Pegula approached her soon after the incident to apologize.
“There is no drama or anything behind it,” she told reporters after Monday's opening win over Elina Svitolina. “Now we're able to laugh about it.”
The two even leaned into the joke on Instagram, where Andreeva posted a photo with Pegula captioned “DIVAS.”
“Divas in Chanel,” the world No. 5 replied.
