Marion Bartoli: From Obscurity to Fame

Before the start of Wimbledon Tennis 2007, very few people knew about Marion Bartoli. In fact, outside of French Tennis reporters, hardly anyone knew about Bartoli. She was totally obscured before the beginning of Wimbledon 2007. However, Bartoli played some great Tennis in the last two weeks in Wimbledon and she reached the final. She became runners-up but that was not a problem. She defeated Justine Henin in the semi-final. So, everyone had to take note. I admire Bartoli because she did not try to become a sex symbol. Instead, her dress up was normal and she totally focused on her Tennis.