Novak Djokovic made a strong statement of intent as he comfortably dispatched Bernabe Zapata Miralles 6-4 6-1 6-1 in the US Open. Djokovic defeated Spaniard Miralles 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 to reach the third round on Wednesday. Djokovic, who last appeared in New York in 2021 when he reached the final, will next meet Laslo Djere after the Serbian overcame Hugo Gaston 6-1, 6-2, 6-3. The second seed, 36…