Top two prepare for mixed surface clash

General / Editor / 20 April 2007 / Leave a Comment

It's been confirmed that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will take part in a special match next month, with the clash being described as 'battle of the surfaces'.

The world's top two players will meet in Mallorca on May 2, on a specially made court which will be clay on one half and grass on the other.

Having won four Wimbledon titles, Federer is certainly the master on grass while Nadal's two French Open successes make him the best current player on clay.

Swiss ace Federer said: "It might seem crazy, especially at this time of the season, but we enjoy playing tennis for fun.
"It does not always have to be serious. The result is not the most important thing. It's more about having fun."

The French Open is the only Grand Slam title that Federer is yet to win, with the world number one trading at 2.72 to be victorious at Roland Garros this year. Nadal is the 2.14 favourite to make it three French titles in a row.

Meanwhile, Betfair punters don't feel Federer is capable of claiming the clean sweep of Grand Slams in 2007 despite already claiming the Australian Open title. 'Yes' is trading at 4.9 and 'No' is available at 1.23 in the specials market.