Thanasi Kokkinakis recalls wild night partying with Rafael Nadal in Acapulco - "I heard Rafa doesn't mind a night out"

Having competed against the best on the ATP Tour, Thanasi Kokkinakis has also had the opportunity to mingle with his colleagues off the courts. The Australian tennis ace gave his input on spending a night out on the town with members of the Big Three, claiming Spanish great Rafael Nadal tends to let loose at parties.

Kokkinakis currently sits at World No.87 on the ATP Rankings table. The Adelaide native's biggest career accomplishment came when he teamed with compatriot Nick Kyrgios to win the 2022 Australian Open men's doubles title in front of home fans. However, he has faced Nadal and Federer in singles competition, losing to Nadal but scoring a shock win over Federer at Indian Wells in 2018.

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Nadal would be the better company on a night out, says Kokkinakis

In a recent appearance on the Tennis Brothers YouTube channel, Kokkinakis spoke about his life and career. The 28-year old was then asked which member of the Big Three of Federer, Nadal and Novak Djokovic would be the most fun on a night out in town.

"I heard Rafa doesn’t mind a night out," said Kokkinakis. "I had one night out with him in Acapulco a while ago at the player’s party thing. I didn’t mind a tequila, obviously within reason within tournament. Fed’s is classy, so a wine or champagne.
"I reckon Novak would be loose. I have seen some videos. I reckon Novak would be a fun night out."