Marion Bartoli defeats Polona Hercog in the first round --
World number nine, Marion Bartoli of France, defeated 20-years-old, Polona Hercog of Slovenia, in the first round of Apia Sydney International on Monday.
Grass fan Marion Bartoli reached the quarterfinals in her Eastbourne title defence on Wednesday as she defeated Canadian Aleksandra Wozniak 6-2, 6-2.