Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli announces retirement
MARION BARTOLI sent shockwaves through the world of tennis after announcing her retirement.
The 28-year-old Frenchwoman, who is ranked seventh in the world, has hung up her racquet with immediate effect due to persistent injuries.
The Wimbledon champion made the tearful announcement at a press conference following her defeat at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.
"It's time for me to retire and to call it a career," Bartoli said.
"I feel it's time for me to walk away.
"It's never easy... but that was actually the last match of my career. I just can't do it anymore."
It took Bartoli 47 attempts to triumph at Wimbledon.
Meanwhile, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has withdrawn from the US Open as he continues to nurse a knee injury.