The 35-year-old Frenchwoman appeared ready to call it a career, bidding farewell during a tribute on Court Philippe-Chatrier. As a video montage of her illustrious career played on the big screen, Cornet wiped away tears, marking what seemed like the final chapter. However, it turns out that the farewell ceremony was premature—the 35-year-old has decided that being away from the tour isn’t for her, at least not just yet.
In a surprising twist, she announced her comeback at the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole, a WTA 250 tournament in France, where she will return as a wildcard entry.