Rafael Nadal has progressed to the second round at the US Open after straight sets victory over 27-year-old Dusan Lajovic.

It was not going to plan for Rafa in the first few games of the match. Lajovic, who did not look like much of a threat on paper, served for the first set but Nadal broke back to love. That was the moment when we knew Rafa will relax much more, step up his game, freed himself from nerves and start moving quicker. He won 7-6(6), 6-2, 6-2 in two hours and sixteen minutes.

After the match, Rafa said:

I was just trying to be there. It was tough at the beginning, he was playing well and not making many mistakes. At the end of that first set it was important. And then I played the tie-break well. I’m very happy. I need to keep improving. Always the first round is never easy. Playing indoors. Always at the beginning you want to do it well. There is a lot of noise out here when the roof is closed. Big change. At the beginning it is a little strange, but it is a good call. (via The Guardian)

He has never lost in the first round of US Open and with today’s win his record is 13-0.

Rafa will now face either Taro Daniel or Tommy Paul in round two.

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Rafael Nadal of Spain warms-up in the hallway before entering Arthur Ashe Stadium to take on Dusan Lajovic of Serbia in their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two during the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Chris Trotman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend Xisca Perello watches him play against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend Xisca Perello watches him play against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images North America)

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Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)

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Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images North America)

Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves to Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic during their Qualifying Men’s Singles match at the 2017 US Open Tennis Tournament on August 29, 2017 in New York. / AFP PHOTO / Eduardo Munoz Alvarez (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: AFP)

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot to Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot to Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts to a set point against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia in their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two during the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Chris Trotman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts to a set point against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia in their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two during the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Chris Trotman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain changes shirts during a break against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain adjusts his headband during a break against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain changes shirts during a break against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot to Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot to Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic during their 2017 US Open Men’s Singles match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on August 29, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: AFP)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro after their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend Xisca Perello watches him play against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend Xisca Perello watches him play against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro during their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images North America)

Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic during their 2017 US Open Men’s Singles match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on August 29, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: AFP)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro after their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro after their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Abbie Parr/Getty Images North America)

Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after defeating Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic during their 2017 US Open Men’s Singles match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on August 29, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: AFP)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Dusan Lajovic of Serbia & Montenegro after their first round Men’s Singles match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Aug. 28, 2017 – Source: Abbie Parr/Getty Images North America)