Rafael Nadal pronounced himself quite pleased after returning to the court after a month-and-a-half away due to the knee tendinitis that forced him to miss Wimbledon after losing his French Open crown.

"I'm happy to be back on court doing what I like with a racket in my hand," said the World No 2 Nadal after spending an hour-and-a-quarter in light training with his uncle and coach Toni Nadal.