PARIS, June 3 (UPI) -- Svetlana Kuznetsova claimed a tight three-set victory Wednesday, eliminating world No. 2 Serene Williams in quarterfinal play at the French Open in Paris.
Kuznetsova, seeded seventh, had the advantage at several points in the match but Williams fought back before Kuznetsova finished off a service break for a 7-6 (7-3), 5-7, 7-5 victory.