{image-bhupathi partner_15122007.jpg news.oneindia.in}Kolkata, Dec 15: Mahesh Bhupathi, who is recovering from his back injury, will partner Mark Knowles from the Bahamas for the rest of the season.

Asked about his rehab, he said, ''It's going fine. But I am looking at it from week to week.'' He also confirmed his participation in Chennai Open and Australian open. Having returned from Australia after surgery on his back, Bhupathi had been having practice sessions with other Indian stars Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna. Bhupathi has invited the two Indian players along with Pakistani Davis Cupper Aisam Qureshi to the Tennis Village here to prepare for the new season ahead.

Bhupathi's coach Scott Davidoff has reportedly expressed happiness at the ace pairing with Knowles and said his pairing with Sania Mirza in the mixed doubles at Australian would also be great.

UNI