trending:Wimbledon 2018: Serena Williams beats Rodina, moves into quarter-finals

Serena Williams

Seven-time champion Serena Williams reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a straightforward win over Russian qualifier Evgeniya Rodina on Monday afternoon.

In what was a rare meeting between mothers at this stage of a Grand Slam tournament, Williams was in control throughout a 6-2 6-2 victory.

Rodina, whose left thigh and right knee were taped, often moved slowly and could not deal with Williams' power.

Serena Williams said her match against fellow mother Evgeniya Rodina "shows you can still be mom and play tennis"

The American, 36, faces Italian world number 52 Camila Giorgi nex