Scottish number one Elena Baltacha is struggling to make an impact following her recent illness.

After going out of the Barnstaple Open last week to England's Anna Smith, she lost out in the first round of the $50,000 event in St Raphael, France.

Up against Julie Coin, from the host nation, who had beaten her in US Open qualifying, Baltacha battled hard.

But she went out after two tie-break sets 7-6 7-6.

Baltacha was laid low for five days before Barnstaple with a virus.