Roundup: Swiatek, Alcaraz cruise to Australia Open 2nd round

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Australian Open title favorites Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday cruised to the second round after recording straight-sets victories.

Swiatek overcame a challenge in stifling conditions against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round with a 7-6 (2), 6-2 victory in a match lasting almost two hours.

Her 17th straight victory di