?Defending champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia was ousted from the women's singles third round at the French Open by compatriot Maria Kirilenko on Friday.

The sixth-seeded Kuznetsova overcame one set down by winning the second set 6-2, but lost to the 30th seed Kirilenko 6-4 in the decider. Kirilenko took the opening set 6-3.

Maria Kirilenko of Russia reacts after winning her match against her compatriot Svetlana Kuznetsova during the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris May 28, 2010.

Kuznetsova survived from early exit by edging German Andrea Petkovic 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday.

Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia wipes her face during her match against compatriot Maria Kirilenko at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris May 28, 2010.