Taylor Fritz, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Steve Johnson pick Federer as ideal opponent on grass

Even after more than two decades on the ATP tour, it seems like the Next Gen players can't get enough of Roger Federer, and no one can blame them.

The ATP recently released a fun video where players can be seen answering rapid-fire questions and enjoying themselves in the process. With the grass season getting underway, players were asked about their dream opponent on the surface.

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Thanasi Kokkinakis, Steve Johnson, and Taylor Fritz picked eight-time Wimbledon winner Federer. Matteo Berrettini was the only player who didn't choose the Swiss maestro. The Italian chose his father since he wouldn't lose to him.

"Honestly, I'd love to play Federer, not from a perspective of 'I want to play him on grass because I think that's a good match', but I would love to get one more crack at him, especially on grass," said Taylor Fritz.

"I guess you're going to say Federer on Centre Court, but the results probably wouldn't look great for me," said Thanasi Kokkinakis.

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"Well, I did play Roger on Centre Court at Wimbledon, so for me, it came true. I got my ass kicked and it was a lot of fun. When we finished, I walked back past all of his trophies and I was like, 'Yeah, this guy knows what he's doing'," said Steve Johnson.