Novak jokovic began his US Open title defense with a dominant victory over qualifier Radu albot 6-2 62 6 to4 in his first hardcourt encounter since March jokovic fresh from winning the Olympic gold medal in Paris demonstrated his toughness and energy despite little surface preparation the 24-time Grand Slam winner who has 78 wins on Arthur Ash Stadium will play fellow Serbian llo Jer in the following round jokovic is still focused on creating tennis history as he seeks his 25th Grand Slam