[2][3] The event was almost cancelled the night before when the grass surface had to be replaced after being infested with worms.

[4] The match was played on a unique court with a clay surface on one side of the net and grass on the other.

[6][7] Rafael Nadal was also leading the head-to-head between the two players 7–3, with a 5–0 record on clay while Roger Federer had won their only meeting on grass.

Rafa holds the record of 72 victories in series on clay and I have not been defeated on grass since 48 matches.

Now it's coming up pretty soon already and I like the fact that the stadium - which is very nice, by the way - is located on Majorca, Rafa's home.