The Spaniard won it 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (12-10) against Federer the world’s top seed in Palma de Mallorca his home town.

It was a match between the masters of the game. Nadal is the world’s number two and the undefeated player on clay. The Spaniard has an ongoing record of 72 straight victories (this match not included) on clay courts.

On the other side, the Swiss champion is the World’s top seed and the king of grass pitches. Although he lost 8 of his 11 confrontations against Nadal.