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Jessica Pegula Faces Backlash After Criticizing Mirra Andreeva at WTA Finals

Jessica Pegula Faces Backlash After Criticizing Mirra Andreeva at WTA Finals
World Sports · 08:00:59 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

American tennis player Jessica Pegula drew sharp criticism from fans after she criticized rising star Mirra Andreeva during the WTA Finals, using Coco Gauff as a comparison point. Social media reactions included calls for Pegula to be banned and descriptions of her comments as "outrageous." The incident occurred at the season-ending championship event, where Pegula's remarks about the young Russian player sparked a heated debate among tennis followers.

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