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Novak Djokovic gets US Open campaign under way with battling first-round win

Serb manages physical issues to beat Learner Tien 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2Djokovic is aiming for a record 25th grand slam titleNovak Djokovic delivered a lesson in grand slam tenacity to Learner Tien in the first round of the US Open, battling past the American teenager 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 to launch his latest quest for a record 25th major title.Competing in his first singles match since his run to the Wimbledon semi-finals last month, the 38-year-old Serb swapped the whites for a sleek all-black outfit and managed physical issues to prevail under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights. Continue reading...

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