Raonic eased past Jamaican-German Dustin Brown in straight sets 6-3 6-4 6-2 to begin his 2017 Australian Open campaign.

He is currently in his highest career ranking at No.3 in the World and is eyeing the trophy in Melbourne, with last year's exit a motivating factor.

“It is. It's a perspective, it is emotionally,” Raonic said after the Brown win.

“As much and as painful as it was, you sort of understand that there is that other side of the spectrum where you can have that kind of joy if you can go through on those moments.

“This is a tournament I have performed consistently my best at throughout my career. So I always do feel good coming here, and I want to see what I can do to try to have that experience.”

Raonic could possibly meet Luxembourgian Gilles Muller in the next Round after he disposed of 19-year-old Taylor Fritz 7-6 7-6 6-3 today.

Muller has defeated Raonic in their two encounters with the Canadian believing this match was one he needed to win.

Notably, Raonic fell to Muller in Wimbledon back in 2011.

“I have struggled with him (Muller). First time I was getting hurt at Wimbledon, which was unfortunate,” he said.

“He had a great, phenomenal week last week. For him it was something very special, and obviously it was pretty special to see, as well, that final and his reaction to it.

“I've got to take care of my own end of the court, serve well and try to create some opportunities on his. It's going to be a bit more predictable match than today, but I will have to step up and take it to him rather than expect him to give it to me.”