Novak Djokovic wins in his return to the US Open to ensure he will regain the No. 1 ranking

Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the U.S. Open, rolling to a 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Alexandre Muller on Monday night. The 23-time Grand Slam champion shook off a late start after an opening-night ceremony, racing through the first set in 23 minutes. “I think the first set I started tremendously well off the blocks,” Djokovic said in his post-match interview.