It got largely unnoticed by the media, but Patty Schnyder is making a comeback at the $50,000 Reinert Open in Versmold, Germany. The Swiss is a 36-year-old now and last year she gave birth to a daughter, Kim Ayla.
The former world No.7 got a wildcard into the qualifying draw and according to my photographer’s tweet, I see that he’s pondering whether to show up at the tournament to capture the big moment. Sure, we want your pics and report, Jimmie48!
Remember, Schnyder ended her illustrious 17-year career in 2011, following her first-round exit at the French Open, and has since been the topic of tabloids for turbulent financial life, as well as the divorce from her husband of almost a decade, Rainer Hofmann.