MELBOURNE: In-form top seed Iga Swiatek ground past former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in straight sets Tuesday to open her campaign for a first title at Melbourne Park.

But it was not easy for the four-time Grand Slam winner, who eventually triumphed 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 after a 1 hour 51 minute slog in draining conditions on Rod Laver Arena.

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