NEW YORK — World number two Roger Federer will continue his bid for a sixth U.S. Open title when he takes on Belgium's Steve Darcis in the second round at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday.
Swiss Federer, who has been in sizzling form since reaching the Wimbledon finals, swept past Argentina's Leonardo Mayer 6-1 6-2 6-2 in his opening match at the U.S. National Tennis Center.
"I feel good now," Federer, who is seeking to add to his record 17 grand slam titles, said on Tuesday. "I actually wasn't so confident yesterday and today.