Jessica Pegula called Mirra Andreeva “a diva” in comments heard on a live stream following a practice session between the American player and the Russian teenager.
Pegula, who is ranked number five in the world, made the remark after the session with Andreeva. The comments were captured by the live stream, although no further context or explanation was provided in the available material.
Andreeva is identified as a Russian teenager, while Pegula is one of the leading players in the women’s game. The exchange follows a practice session rather than a competitive match, and the supplied information does not indicate whether either player responded publicly afterwards.
No further details about the session or any subsequent reaction were available.
