Pegula calls Andreeva 'a diva' after practice session

World number five Jessica Pegula calls Mirra Andreeva "a diva" in comments heard on a live stream after a practice session with the Russian teenager. Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva have only met competitively in doubles and mixed doubles World number five Jessica Pegula described Mirra Andreeva as "a diva" on a live stream after a practice session with the Russian teenager. In a private conversation with her coach Mark Knowles, American Pegula could be heard saying that French Open champion Andreeva "needs to be humbled" and that her coach Conchita Martinez encourages her behaviour. The session at Indian Wells, California, was live streamed by the Women's Tennis Association before the WTA Tour Finals start on Sunday.

Pegula and Knowles remained on court after the session. The comments, which included some expletives from 32-year-old Pegula, were picked up by a courtside microphone. YouTube streams of practice sessions at Indian Wells have since been removed by the WTA, but footage has been shared on social media. Pegula, who is a member of the WTA players' council, also praised Andreeva, saying the world number three is "wonderful" and "smart". The season-ending WTA Finals, being held at Indian Wells for the first time, run until 15 November. Pegula's representative and the WTA have been approached for comment. In a separate incident, world number