Rafael Nadal seeded eighth is into the second round of the US Open with a four set victory over the young bright talent Borna Coric 6-3 6-2 4-6 6-4. World number one Novak Djokovic was on good form with a comfortable win against Joao Souza from Brazil 6-1 6-1 6-1.
Last year’s runner up Kei Nishikori was the big upset of the first day losing to Frenchman Benoit Paire 6-4 3-6 4-6 7-6 6-4.