Jessica Pegula was caught on a hot mic making sharp comments about Mirra Andreeva, including calling her a "diva." The fallout reached beyond one remark, as her and Elena Rybakina's hot-mic moments have reportedly led the WTA to make a debated change at Indian Wells.
Pegula's unguarded criticism of Andreeva was picked up by a live microphone and quickly drew attention.
Her comments reportedly included labeling the young Russian a "diva."
The WTA is said to be responding to incidents involving Pegula and Rybakina with a controversial move at Indian Wells.