Federer: Novak is the favourite for Flushing Meadows glory

Roger Federer insisted Novak Djokovic should be the favourite for the US Open title after beginning his campaign in style under the lights at Flushing Meadows.

The world number one, who is chasing a sixth title in New York, was never really troubled during a 6-3 6-2 6-4 victory over America’s Donald Young.