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Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are undoubtedly the most loved players on the men’s tour. Over the years, the two, along with Djokovic, have dominated the game of tennis like no other player in history. Even though the two aren’t playing in the Miami Open, their names have not gone anywhere.

What’s even more interesting? The names aren’t being taken by fans but their fellow players. Recently, a number of players, playing in the Miami Open were featured in a video by the ATP. The video was titled, ‘Next Stop: Quickfire Miami’. In the video, these players answered a number of rapid-fire questions, mostly related to their fellow players.

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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as detective partners?

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Even though there were a number of engaging questions, one question that took the maximum light was, “If you were in CSI: Miami, what tennis player would be your partner to solve crimes.”

Answering the questions were Nick Kyrgios and two players who have been in limelight recently; Thanasi Kokkinakis and Sebastian Korda. After giving a lot of thought to the question, Nick Kyrgios chose Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut as his partner to solve crimes.

However, on the other hand, Kyrgios’s 2022 Australian Open doubles partner, Thanasi Kokkinakis went with the Swiss Maestro, Roger Federer. He said, “Fed. Genius. He would look good in a suit I reckon. Regardless, he would look at the part.”

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How about Nadal being a partner to solve crimes?

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Why not? Answering the question, World No. 38, American star Sebastian Korda chose Rafael Nadal as his partner.

The 21-year-old compared the crime scene with a game of tennis and asserted that Rafa would be good at it. “Probably Rafa. He dissects the game of tennis in a way and I think he’ll be pretty good when translated into crime,” he said.

Kyrgios, Kokkinakis, and Korda in Miami

After being on the tour since the 2022 Australian Open, Kyrgios made a comeback at the Indian Wells. Losing in the quarterfinals to Nadal, Kyrgios has now entered the Miami draw as a Wildcard entrant. He will start his tournament campaign with a first-round tie against Adrian Mannarino.

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Thanasi Kokkinakis started his year by reaching the semifinal of Adelaide International 1 and winning the Adelaide International 2. However, he has been struggling with his form ever since. He last played at the Indian Wells, losing in the first round. He is now in the Miami draw as a qualifier and will start his campaign with a first-round clash with Richard Gasquet.

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Sebastian Korda has been struggling to find his form since the start of the 2022 season. Facing a second-round exit in Indian Wells, Korda is looking to raise his form in Miami. He will start his Miami campaign with a first-round tie with Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

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