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Pegula caught criticising Andreeva during WTA Finals practice livestream
Jessica Pegula was heard criticising Mirra Andreeva during a practice session in Indian Wells, California, ahead of the WTA Finals.
Pegula called Andreeva a “diva” who needed to be humbled and said she had lost respect for Andreeva’s coach, Conchita Martinez.
The conversation was captured on a livestream of Pegula’s practice and spread on social media.
Pegula also said Andreeva could be better than Coco Gauff if she had Gauff’s mentality.
The WTA removed the practice footage from its online channel after the comments circulated.
Pegula and Andreeva are in different groups, so they can meet only if both reach the knockout rounds.
Neither player has commented publicly, and they may be asked about the incident at the tournament’s media day.
The WTA removed practice-session footage after Jessica Pegula was heard criticising Mirra Andreeva and her coach, Conchita Martinez.
Pegula called Andreeva a “diva” who needed to be humbled and said Martinez encouraged her behaviour.
The remarks were recorded during a practice session at Indian Wells ahead of the WTA Finals.
The clip spread on social media, and the WTA took down the footage from its platforms.
Neither Pegula nor Andreeva had commented on the incident in the reports.
- Who
- Jessica Pegula was recorded discussing Mirra Andreeva and her coach, Conchita Martinez.
- What
- The WTA removed practice footage after Pegula’s critical comments about Andreeva became public.
- When
- The comments were made on Wednesday, before the WTA Finals; the reports were published on November 5, 2026.
- Where
- During a practice session at Indian Wells, California.
- Why
- The WTA removed the footage after Pegula’s recorded comments circulated on social media.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Pegula made remarks about Andreeva and Martinez during a practice session at Indian Wells.
Reports said the WTA had removed practice-session footage after the comments spread on social media.
The WTA Finals were scheduled to begin at Indian Wells.
- Player
- Jessica Pegula, world No. 5 and fifth seed at the WTA Finals
- Player
- Mirra Andreeva, 19-year-old French Open champion and third seed at the WTA Finals
- Location
- Indian Wells, California
- Tournament dates
- November 8–15, 2026
- Coach
- Conchita Martinez coaches Andreeva
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What people are saying
She needs to be, like, put in her place.
I feel like Conchita pokes her and eggs on her behaviour.
If she had Coco’s mentality, she would be better than Coco.
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POLÉMICA HISTÓRICA EN EL TENIS FEMENINO 😳 Se escuchó a Jessica Pegula hablando con su entrenador y criticando a Mirra Andreeva en la previa de las WTA Finals. 🗣 "Perdí el respeto por ella. Es una buena chica, pero necesita madurar. No sé si es porque no sabe cómo