Marion Bartoli: Former Wimbledon champion ponders comeback ... on Twitter

By Susie East

Updated 1312 GMT (2112 HKT) March 3, 2015

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In 2013, Marion Bartoli was crowned Wimbledon champion. The Frenchwoman shocked the tennis world by retiring just one month later, but now ishe's back...

Photos: Looking back at Marion Bartoli's career

Will Bartoli be back? – In 2013, Marion Bartoli was crowned Wimbledon champion. The Frenchwoman shocked the tennis world by retiring just one month later, but now ishe's back...

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Grass was Bartoli's most successful surface. The 29-year-old didn't drop a set throughout her triumph in 2013, while she also reached the final at the All England Club in 2007.

Photos: Looking back at Marion Bartoli's career

Will Bartoli be back? – Grass was Bartoli's most successful surface. The 29-year-old didn't drop a set throughout her triumph in 2013, while she also reached the final at the All England Club in 2007.

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Photos: Looking back at Marion Bartoli's career

Will Bartoli be back? – In the 2013 final -- and after taking a nap an hour before it began -- Bartoli beat big-serving German Sabine Lisicki 6-1 6-4.

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Bartoli made her way to her player box after the final and exchanged hugs with her team, which included dad Walter (middle) and former Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo (right) who now coaches Andy Murray.

Photos: Looking back at Marion Bartoli's career

Will Bartoli be back? – Bartoli made her way to her player box after the final and exchanged hugs with her team, which included dad Walter (middle) and former Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo (right) who now coaches Andy Murray.

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Walter encouraged his daughter to adopt a two-handed playing style as a child after being inspired by the success of Monica Seles.

Photos: Looking back at Marion Bartoli's career

Will Bartoli be back? – Walter encouraged his daughter to adopt a two-handed playing style as a child after being inspired by the success of Monica Seles.

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Six weeks after her Wimbledon triumph she lost her opening match at the Cincinnati Open on August 14 and shortly after quit tennis due to injuries. "My shoulder was on fire, my back," she said. "I remember telling myself, 'What are you doing here? What's the point of being in so much pain?'"

Photos: Looking back at Marion Bartoli's career

Will Bartoli be back? – Six weeks after her Wimbledon triumph she lost her opening match at the Cincinnati Open on August 14 and shortly after quit tennis due to injuries. "My shoulder was on fire, my back," she said. "I remember telling myself, 'What are you doing here? What's the point of being in so much pain?'"

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Bartoli also developed a distinctive serving style. She reached the semifinals on the red clay of Roland Garros at the 2011 French Open.

Photos: Looking back at Marion Bartoli's career

Will Bartoli be back? – Bartoli also developed a distinctive serving style. She reached the semifinals on the red clay of Roland Garros at the 2011 French Open.

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Photos: Looking back at Marion Bartoli's career

Will Bartoli be back? – Bartoli reached the quarterfinals of the 2012 U.S. Open, and the same stage of the Australian Open in 2009.

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Story highlights

Marion Bartoli asks whether she should make a comeback over Twitter
She won Wimbledon in 2013 but retired one month later due to injuries
Bartoli won eight WTA titles during a 13-year professional career

(CNN)To come back or not come back?

That is the question former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli posed on Twitter, prompting a raft of replies and retweets.

The Frenchwoman was crowned champion at the All England Club in July 2013, but announced her retirement a mere one month later due to persistent injury problems.

But now it appears the former world No. 7 is pondering a return to the court, with eight-time grand slam champion Jimmy Connors warning Bartoli to only consider it if she is fully committed.

Coming back or not coming back to #tennis? What do you think?Should I? Donnez moi votre avis, retour ou pas au #tennis
— Marion bartoli (@bartoli_marion) March 2, 2015

@bartoli_marion @hfleconte only if you get fit- in shape- and healthy. And commit yourself to getting back to the top. Sounds easy enough!!
— Jimmy Connors (@JimmyConnors) March 3, 2015

Bartoli wouldn't be the first women's star to come out of retirement.

Veterans Martina Hingis, Jennifer Capriati and Kimiko Date-Krumm all chose to reenter the fray after saying their initial farewells.

Bartoli won eight WTA titles during a 13-year professional career, reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian and U.S. Opens and the last four of her home grand slam in Paris.

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