Relaxed Serena progresses

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Serena Williams insists her shoulder problem is not harming her performance after she dispatched Ekaterina Makarova in the US Open first round.

The World No 1 wore compression sleeves on both arms in Arthur Ashe Stadium but showed no visible sign of weakness as she cruised to a 6-3 6-3 victory over Makarova.

Williams shot 12 aces with her faulty right shoulder and Makarova failed to create a single break point as the American booked a second-round meeting with compatriot Vania King.

“No, I didn’t make too many adjustments,” Williams said.

“I didn’t hit …

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