Andreeva will play with the American critic at the main WTA tournament
Before the start of the tournament, Pegula had a conversation with the coach in which she called Andreeva a “diva” who “needs to be put in place.” The American woman later apologized. They will now play in the semi-finals
American Jessica Pegula beat Czech Linda Noskova in the match of the third round of the group stage of the WTA Final Tournament in Indian Wells (USA) and reached the semifinals.
Pegula won with the score 7:6 (7:2), 4:6, 7:5.
Pegula and Noskov won two victories in the group with one defeat and reached the semifinals. American Corey Gauff and Ukrainian Martha Kostyuk completed their performances at the tournament.
In the semifinals, Pegula will play against Russian Mirra Andreeva, with whom she had a scandal before the start of the tournament. The WTA conducted a live broadcast of the training of Andreeva and Pegula, which got the conversation of the American with her coach. Pegula called Andreeva a “diva” who “needs to be put in place.” Later, the WTA apologized for the incident and said that from now on the broadcast of the training will be silent.
The tennis players themselves exchanged humorous comments on social networks: Andreeva published a joint photo with the signature of DIVAS, to which Pegula replied: Divas in Chanel. The Russian woman also said that Pegula apologized to her, and the incident was exhausted.
Rival Noskova in the semifinals will be determined later.
The final tournament will last until November 15.
