diff --git a/src/mito2/src/request.rs b/src/mito2/src/request.rs
index d70232bcc49d..bed1c1782a3c 100644
--- a/src/mito2/src/request.rs
+++ b/src/mito2/src/request.rs
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ impl WriteRequest {
         Ok(request)
     }
 
-    /// Initailizes and validates the request.
+    /// Initializes and validates the request.
     ///
     /// Ensures rows match the schema.
     fn init(&mut self) -> Result<()> {