Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli has announced that she will return to the WTA Tour in 2018
The 33-year-old Frenchwoman was a surprise winner of the grass court major in 2013 before retiring from the sport that August.
But, in an Instagram video posted on Tuesday night, Bartoli announced that she had decided to return to the game.
"I am delighted to announce my comeback on the professional circuit of the WTA next year," said Bartoli.
"I am so looking forward to seeing you again during my matches and sharing some amazing emotions with you.
"It's going to be a huge challenge, I still have a lot of practice ahead of me.
Eurosport exclusive: @bartoli_marion is BACK! 😲🎉
— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) December 19, 2017
The 2013 Wimbledon champion will return for the Miami Open in March 🎾 pic.twitter.com/luuCW1Osp4
"I'm really looking forward to being on the court again, especially in Paris at Roland Garros in my home country, but also for the Fed Cup and Wimbledon."
Bartoli says she is planning to begin her comeback at the Miami Open in March.
A winner of eight WTA titles in her career, Bartoli reached a career high of No 7 in the world in both 2012 and 2013.
She was beaten by Venus Williams in the 2007 Wimbledon final but won the tournament without dropping a set six years later, defeating Sabine Lisicki in the final.
Bartoli is the last French player to have won a Grand Slam title, and has worked as a pundit since her retirement.
