Marion Bartoli gives up on comeback idea

Posting a series of tweets illustrated by a black rose, Marion Bartoli regretfully announced that her comeback will not happen after all.The Frenchwoman, who retired in 2013, shortly after winning her sole Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, explains that her right shoulder is again causing her pain, as she’s been increasing the level of training in order to be ready for professional competition. Therefore, the 33-year-old’s body will not be able sustain the strain of playing on the WTA tour, so she’s forced to abandon the idea of making a comeback.

Since quitting tennis, Bartoli went through a nightmare period reflected in her losing almost half her bodyweight, but now that’s she’s recovered…