NEW YORK :Novak Djokovic cleaned up his game after early mistakes to outlast ailing American qualifier Zachary Svajda 6-7(5) 6-3 6-3 6-1 in the second round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.

The maestro of Arthur Ashe Stadium held his racket up like a violin after closing out his 92nd win at the U.S. Open with a satisfying overhead smash to keep his latest quest for a record 25th major title on track.

Svajda, playing in only his seventh major main draw match, put up a good fight before an apparent leg injury limited his movement.

"Wasn't happy about my tennis the first part of the match but also credit to Zach for playing some really high quality tennis," said Djokovic, who next plays the winner of a match between Briton Cam Norrie and Argentina's Francisco Comesana.

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