Marion Bartoli leaves the court

A few weeks after the historic triumph at Wimbledon, Marion Bartoli retires from tennis. The 28-year old French player has announced through her tears, admitting she cannot longer bear the pain caused by her injuries. “My body is starting to fall apart, I managed to hold them together going through the pain during Wimbledon,” said Bartoli after the match lost against the Romanian Halep. “Everyone will remember my title at Wimbledon. None this last game, “continued the French – clarifying how it was “a difficult decision to make. I had the opportunity to turn my biggest dream into reality. And I really pushed myself beyond the extreme limits to make it happen. Now, however – she added – I cannot continue to do it. “