{blackbabes} Serena makes light work of Vandeweghe

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams powered to a 6-1 6-1 win over Coco Vandeweghe in the first round of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday night.

Williams needed only 55 minutes to defeat her fellow American and continue the imposing form that took her to the Wimbledon and Olympic titles this year.

The fourth seed was dominant in every department and will next face Spain's Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez.

Williams' match completed a short night session at Flushing Meadows following Novak Djokovic's 6-1 6-0 6-1 win in 73 minutes against Paolo Lorenzi.