Rafael Nadal had concerns about how well he would adapt in the 'Battle if the Surfaces' exhibition against Roger Federer, but ended up having a ball.

Wednesday's match, played on Nadal's home island of Mallorca, saw the world's two top-ranked players pitted against each other on a court that was grass at one end and clay at the other.

Both are undisputed champions of their respective surfaces, with Nadal extending his world-record winning streak on clay to 72 matches last week, and world number one and four-time reigning Wimbledon champion Federer dominant on grass.

It was Nadal who came out on top on the mixed surface though, winning 7-5 4-6 7-6 (12/10) in a match that proved a thrilling encounter for both players and fans - something 20-year-old Nadal admits he had doubts about before the start.

''It has been a nice experience, although before the match I thought it would be a disaster because I felt it would be very difficult for me to adapt to the court,'' Nadal said.

''I have had a good time and that is important. Both of us would like to repeat this experience because, although the match was not a real one, it allowed us to play for points without much tension, and to play more relaxed.

''I think the public also enjoyed it and if I was a spectator it would please me to see a game between the number one and two in the world. The match may not have been a real one, but it is interesting and very good to promote tennis.''