Djokovic cruises past Berankis

World number one Novak Djokovic eased into the second round of the US Open with an efficient 6-1 6-2 6-2 victory over Lithuania’s Ricardas Berankis last night.

The Serbian, last year’s beaten finalist, was not at his absolute best - Berankis created eight break-point opportunities – but nevertheless had far too much for his 23-year-old opponent, seeing him off in an hour and 22 minutes.