17 June,2010 07:41 AM IST | | AFP
French Open finalist Samantha Stosur reached the quarter-finals of the Eastbourne International yesterday after a struggling comeback win over Daniela Hantuchova 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.
It took fifth seed Kim Clijsters just 38 minutes to administer a 6-1, 6-0 defeat to Czech Lucie Safarova as the former world number one Belgian plays for the first time in seven weeks after a foot injury.
Clijsters was delighted with the form she is showing on the lawns.
"It was a good one, quick and perfect," she said of her rout. "I didn't have to waste too much energy, I'm surprised at how well I'm playing.
"Today was better than yesterday (a 6-1, 6-1, sweep). It's a good feeling to have. Today I was focused on my shot after not quite feeling in balance yesterday.
"The serve and the next shot are so important on grass, I had to be extra-focussed against a lefty. I played her at the start of year. I know her game and could read her first serve well today."
