The WTA chair has issued an apology to Jessica Pegula after a "diva" comment about the American player was broadcast during a recent event. Pegula, who serves on the WTA players' council, was the subject of the remark that aired publicly, prompting the governing body's leadership to address the situation directly.
The apology came on Friday, November 6, 2026, following the incident that drew attention to the treatment of player representatives within the organization. As a member of the players' council, Pegula holds a formal role in representing athlete interests to WTA leadership.
