NEW YORK (Reuters) - Like the other title favorites Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer Novak Djokovic also reached the second round of the U.S. Open. The third-ranking Serb defeated Wednesday in New York with the Frenchman Arnaud Clement 6-3 6-3 and 6-4.

The losing finalist last year, it went public in the third set when he was just scared by his only zwikte. But the Serbs let the joint intapen and played just more. 'It feels a little strange now to'', he said afterwards. ,, In the race I had not so much pain, so I hope I'm back soon.''

Djokovic, who won bronze in Beijing, take in his party following the American Robert Kendrick or Frenchman Nicolas Mahut.