In a display of sheer dominance, both Jannik Sinner and Iga Świątek, the men's and women's world No. 1's respectively, sailed into the third round of the US Open on Thursday.

Sinner, the 2024 Australian Open winner, secured a straight-sets victory over American Alex Michelsen in an impressive showcase of his skills. The Italian star triumphed with a comfortable scoreline of 6-4, 6-0, 6-2, taking just one hour and 39 minutes to seal the deal on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sinner's powerful serve played a key role in his triumph, converting an impressive 81% of his first service points. With a total of 28 winners, double the count of his opponent's 13, Sinner left no doubt about his commanding performance.

Meanwhile, Świątek proved equally formidable on the court as she breezed through her second-round match against Japan's Ena Shibahara. The Polish player displayed exceptional finesse as she outclassed her opponent in a stunning 6-0, 6-1 victory that lasted only one hour and five minutes. With a mere six unforced errors compared to Shibahara's 28, Świątek showcased immaculate precision throughout the match.

Sinner's encounter with Michelsen started on an equal footing before a break in the seventh game of the first set allowed the Italian to gain the upper hand. Despite Michelsen's impressive moment of brilliance, executing an unorthodox return with a near fall, Sinner capitalized on his early break to claim the first set. From there, he never looked back, delivering a masterful performance that secured his 50th victory of the season.

As for Świątek, her dominant display against Shibahara further cemented her reputation as a force to be reckoned with. Not only did she secure her spot in the third round, but she also achieved an impressive milestone, reaching the third round of a grand slam for the 19th consecutive tournament, a feat accomplished by only four other women's players.

Sinner expressed his delight with the victory and spoke fondly of his experience in New York, calling it a special place where each match has its own unique story. Looking ahead, the 23-year-old will face the winner of the match between compatriot Mattia Bellucci and Australia's Christopher O'Connell in the third round.

Świątek, on the other hand, awaits her next opponent, either Elisabetta Cocciaretto or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. With their commanding performances, Sinner and Świątek have firmly established themselves as strong contenders in the US Open, showing no signs of distraction amidst recent doping allegations surrounding Sinner. The talented Italian, however, remains steadfast in his claim of innocence.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Sinner and Świątek as they continue to display their tennis prowess and aim for further success in the US Open.