Merciless Serena books last-eight Kuznetsova clash

PARIS: American second seed Serena Williams set up a French Open quarterfinal meeting with Russia's seventh seed Svetlana Kuznetsova after blazing through her fourth-round match yesterday.

Williams, the 2002 champion, took just 53 minutes to see off Canadian 24th seed Aleksandra Wozniak 6-1, 6-2, while Kuznetsova triumphed 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 against Polish number 12 seed Agnieszka Radwanska.

"It was my most focused match so far and I was able to stay focused throughout," said Williams, who had looked short of sharpness in her opening three matches, twice being taken to three sets.