Brisbane, Dec 31 (IANS) Canada's Milos Raonic on Monday secured a spot in the second round of Brisbane International after his straight-set victory over Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene.

During his 6-0, 6-3 win, Raonic fired 18 aces in only 47 minutes, in contrast to his rival's four, reports Efe.

The 2016 Brisbane champion next will play Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic, who defeated Leonardo Mayer of Argentina 6-3, 6-1.

--IANS gau/sed