Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli hints at possible comeback on social media

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Marion Bartoli, of France, smiles as she holds the trophy after winning the women\'s singles final against Sabine Lisicki, of Germany, at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London on July 6, 2013. Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli has fuelled speculation of a possible comeback by asking her fans on social media if it would be a good idea. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Anja Niedringhaus

PARIS – Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli has fuelled speculation of a possible comeback by asking her fans on social media if it would be a good idea.

The 30-year-old Bartoli retired from professional tennis a month after her Wimbledon triumph in 2013. She has since worked as a commentator and started a new career in fashion, launching a jewelry collection and a shoe line.

Bartoli, who struggled with injuries throughout her 14-year career, pondered an eventual comeback on Twitter, writing “Coming back or not coming back to #tennis? What do you think? Should I?”

Bartoli, whose signature two-handed groundstrokes helped her win Wimbledon without losing a set, played an exhibition match on grass against a 15-year-old junior last year but was forced to quit with a shoulder problem.

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