Date:28/11/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/11/28/stories/2007112862592200.htm

Sport - Tennis

Bhupathi back on court

BANGALORE: Indian ace Mahesh Bhupathi, who is back home after recuperating from a surgery in Australia, is back on court and has started his practice sessions.

“It’s good to be back and I feel almost fit now,” said Mahesh, who is still undergoing some back strengthening physiotherapy exercises.

Good progress

“He is about 30 per cent short of his optimum fitness level, but is making good progress,” said Krishna Bhupathi, his father.

Mahesh Bhupathi aims to get into the competition-groove only around the Australian Open and plans to pair with Mark Knowles during the season.

He also plans to train with Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza here at the ‘Tennis Village’ in the second week of December.