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SAN JOSE, California, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Andy Roddick moved closer to a fourth title at the SAP Open with an easy 6-3 6-2 win over second-round opponent Leonardo Mayer on Thursday.

The top-seeded American, who last won the title here in 2008 after triumphs in 2004 and 2005, took just 75 minutes to book his place in the next round in San Jose.

Roddick made 36 of 42 points on his service and never faced a break point against the Argentine.

Looking to rebound from his quarter-final defeat by Marin Cilic at the Australian Open where he was bothered by an injured shoulder, Roddick has yet to drop a set in San Jose.

In other action, American Sam Querrey reached his second straight SAP Open quarter-finals with a 6-4 6-4 win over Taylor Dent.

“It feels good,” Querrey told reporters. “I come to tournaments like this expecting to win. I’m working harder off the court. I’ve paid my dues, I’ve created this.”

Unseeded American Michael Russell reached his first ATP quarter-final with a gritty victory against Xavier Malisse.

(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Alastair Himmer; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)