New York (AFP)
Novak Djokovic started the defense of his title without forcing the US Open by beating Monday in less than two hours the Spaniard Roberto Carballes 6-4, 6-1, 6-4.
In the second round, the Serbian N.1 world will face the American Sam Querrey (46th) or the Argentine Juan Ignacio Londero (56th).
"I'm pretty happy with my game, you always need some time to be comfortable on the court," said Djokovic, who during the weekend went "dancing and singing with African and Latino musicians. Americans in Central Park ".
"It was my preparation for today," he said before performing at the center of the huge Arthur-Ashe court, a few dance steps as he did in Central Park, using two rackets as maracas.
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