Top seed Roger Federer began his bid for a fourth consecutive U.S. Open title with a nonchalant 6-3 6-2 6-4 victory over American qualifier Scoville Jenkins in the first round on Monday.
The world number one, going for his 12th Grand Slam crown, wrapped up victory in just 92 minutes
"It always feels kind of a relief to get through the first one," Federer said in a courtside interview.
"It was tough. Scoville is a good player and I'm happy to get through. Now hopefully I can relax a little."
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