Serena Williams is one match closer to a historic 24th career major after making light work of Eugenie Bouchard to move into the Australian Open third round.

A seven-time winner at Melbourne Park, the 37-year-old blasted past the Canadian 6-2 6-2 in one hour and 10 minutes on Thursday night.

Williams, who has only dropped six games in two matches, will now meet Dayana Yastremska before a potential fourth-round clash with world No.1 Simona Halep or sister Venus.