‘You shouldn't say that' – Jack Draper told off by partner after comment following US Open win over Raducanu and Alcaraz
The British world No5 and American world No4 are through to the semi-final of the revamped competition.
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Draper and Pegula saw off Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz in the opening round 4-2 4-2.
And they followed it up with a win over Daniil Medvedev and Mirra Andreeva 4-1 4-1.
Draper and Pegula are battling it out for a cheque worth £741k ($1million) and they are therefore taking it seriously.
The US Open 's move to change the mixed doubles event has been criticised due to the short match format and because many doubles specialist players did not get an invite to feature.
Asked what it would be like to win, Draper's response got a cheeky glare from Pegula as he said: 'It would mean a lot.
"Obviously it is like a bit of an exhibition format. It's nice to play with someone...
"What? What did I say? Have a bit of fun with it. I don't know. I like winning. It's good to win, right?"
Pegula explained: "You shouldn't be saying that, but that's okay.
"It's not an exhibition. I know what you're saying."
However, Draper did not learn his lesson, continuing: "It's a bit of an exhibition, a bit of fun, why am I so locked in? It's a good opportunity to play, do well, get a lot of points in before next week.
Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper accused of 'ex vibes' as Carlos Alcaraz is upstaged by Brits' awkward embrace at net
"I'm enjoying being locked in. I don't know why it's a crime to be locked in.'
Pegula again smiled and interjected: "I'm just laughing at the 'exhibition' part.
"I understand what he was saying, I was just kind of giving him s***.
"It has somewhat the feeling it's an exho. It's not called that."
They face Casper Ruud and Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in tonight's semi-final.
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