Marion Bartoli

Marion Bartoli (born 2 October 1984) is a French retired female professional tennis player.

Her highest ranking was 7th in the world in singles and 15th in doubles. She won seven Women's Tennis Association tournaments in singles and three in doubles. She was known for playing two-handed shots on both forehand and backhand, which is unusual.

In 2007, she played in the Wimbledon final against Venus Williams, after winning against the World Number 1 Justine Henin in the semi-finals. It was considered one of the biggest shocks in Wimbledon history. Bartoli lost against Williams in the final, finishing as runner-up. Bartoli won the Wimbledon singles in 2013.

Bartoli retired in August 2013 due to pain from injuries. She lives in Geneva in Switzerland.

Grand Slam record
 Year Australian Open French Open Wimbledon US Open2001A Round 1AA2002 Round 1 Round 1A Round 32003 Round 1 Round 2 Round 1 Round 12004 Round 2 Round 1 Round 3 Round 22005 Round 2 Round 1 Round 2 Round 32006 Round 2 Round 2 Round 2 Round 32007 Round 2 Round 4 Final Round 42008 Round 1 Round 1 Round 3 Round 42009 Quarter Final Round 2 Round 3 Round 22010 Round 3 Round 3 Round 4 Round 22011 Round 2 Semi Final Quarter Final Round 22012 Round 3 Round 2 Round 2 Quarter Final2013 Round 3 Round 3 WinnerA

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Bartoli in the Wimbledon final

Category:1984 births
Category:French tennis players
Category:Living people
Category:Sportspeople from Geneva
Category:Wimbledon champions