Venus Williams of the United States reacts against Oceane Dodin of France during their second round Women's Singles match on Day Three of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Pic/AFP

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams showcased a remarkable performance as she knocked out big-hitting Frenchwoman Oceane Dodin in straight sets to storm into the third round of the US Open here on Thursday.