The defending champion Andy Murray has beaten Frenchman Michael Llodra in straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-3 to progress to the second round of the US Open. Murray joins fellow Brit Dan Evans in round two who had a great victory over 11th seed Kei Nishikori. Evans won the match 6-4 6-4 6-2 and will now face Australian Bernard Tomic.