Rafael Nadal passes medical tests, sets for return

More good news for the fans.

Rafael Nadal has passed the latest medical tests on his injured knee and he is scheduled to return to the tour after more than seven months hiatus. The Brazil Open in February will be his first tournament.

Nadal who is currently training in Barcelona took advantage of his stay in that city to undergo tests at the Mapfre Tennis Medicine Clinic under the supervision of the head of the Spanish Tennis Federation's medical team, Dr. Angel Ruiz-Cotorro.

Both Flavia Pennetta and Nadal are recovering from their injuries and practising in Barcelona

(Image via Flavia Pennetta's Twitter page)

Rafael Nadal prepares for clay court return in February

Looks like fans will not have to wait any longer. Rafael Nadal is set to make a comeback from injury at next month's Brazil Open.

It will be Nadal's first appearance on the tour in South America since 2005.

The clay court tournament has moved from outdoors to indoors due to regular wet weather in Sao Paulo in February.

Currently Nadal is practising at Real Club Tenis Barcelona.

(Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell Facebook page)