Federer clears first hurdle in US Open

Roger Federer was victorious if not entirely convincing in a 6-4 6-3 6-2 first-round win over Colombia's Santiago Giraldo at the US Open tonight.

The five-time former champion began the match looking unstoppable, powering winners off both wings past Giraldo, and in a little over 20 minutes he had moved 5-1 ahead.