New York, Aug. 30 -- A quick look at the U.S. Open:

Roger Federer won't have to wait long to try and end his string of slow starts at the U.S. Open. Federer plays early and Novak Djokovic goes late - which should help him get his sore left shoulder ready to play - as the two stars bookend third-round action on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Federer starts the schedule against Daniel Evans, and the five-time champion hopes to avoid digging himself another hole after dropping the opening set in his first two matches for the first time in his 19 U.S. Open appearances. Serena Williams follows him, and after an all-American matchup between Madison Keys and Sofia Kenin, Djokovic meets Dennis Kudla. The defending champion needed treatment on his shoulder...