Jessica Pegula Calls Out WTA Over Linz Open Graphic Mistake

Pegula humorously points out the WTA's error in mixing up the finalists for the Charleston Open and Linz Open.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 7:49am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a tennis match, with sharp planes of blue, green, and orange overlapping to create a dynamic, abstract composition.A cubist interpretation of the WTA's graphic mistake involving the Linz Open finalists.Charleston Today

Tennis player Jessica Pegula recently took to social media to call out the WTA over a graphic mistake involving the finalists for the 2026 Linz Open. The WTA had incorrectly shown Mirra Andreeva and Anastasia Potapova as the finalists for the Charleston Open, which Pegula had already won. Pegula responded by humorously suggesting that she had already secured the Charleston Open title, implying that Andreeva and Potapova would be competing for the Linz Open instead.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in sports media, especially when it comes to high-profile events and players. The WTA's mistake could have caused confusion among fans and media, and Pegula's response underscores her commitment to setting the record straight.

The details

Pegula, a former World No. 3 player, recently won the 2026 Charleston Open, defeating Yuliia Starodubtseva in the final. She then took to social media to point out the WTA's error in incorrectly showing Andreeva and Potapova as the finalists for the Charleston Open, which Pegula had already won. Pegula's response was lighthearted and humorous, suggesting that she had already secured the Charleston title.

  • Pegula won the 2026 Charleston Open on April 12, 2026.
  • The WTA shared the incorrect graphic on social media on April 12, 2026.

The players

Jessica Pegula

A former World No. 3 tennis player who recently won the 2026 Charleston Open.

Mirra Andreeva

A professional tennis player who was incorrectly shown as a finalist for the Charleston Open, when she was actually a finalist for the Linz Open.

Anastasia Potapova

A professional tennis player who was also incorrectly shown as a finalist for the Charleston Open, when she was actually a finalist for the Linz Open.

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What they’re saying

“think I already secured Charleston 🤔”

— Jessica Pegula

What’s next

Pegula is scheduled to compete in the 2026 Madrid Open, which will take place from April 20 to May 3, 2026.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in sports media, and Pegula's response underscores her commitment to setting the record straight. It also serves as a reminder that even high-profile organizations like the WTA can make mistakes, and that players are willing to call out those errors when they occur.