Venus wins Mexican Open

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02/27/2010 - Acapulco, Mexico (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Top-seeded and former world No. 1 Venus Williams defeated Slovenian Polona Hercog to win the $220,000 Mexican Open on Saturday.

Williams bounced back from a first-set loss to take the final two sets against the 19-year-old Hercog, winning by a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 score.

Fresh off her title in Dubai last week, Williams successfully defended her title here, recording her 43rd career singles title.

Hercog, who had never before faced Williams, was playing in her first-ever WTA final.

Williams collected $37,000 for the win, while Hercog earned $19,000 as the runner-up.

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*UPDATE* - Sept. 25, 2007

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