Andy Murray will have to overcome stiff opposition if he is to claim his maiden grand slam title in Melbourne next week.
The world no.5 has been placed in the same side of the draw as defending champion Rafeal Nadal and US Open winner Juan Martin Del Potro.
Murray who will begin his campaign against qualifier Kevin Anderson could also face American Andy Roddick or Frenchman Gail Monfils before the final.
On the women's side British no.1 Elena Baltacha has a very winnable opener against world no.104 Pauline Parmentier with a possible match up against world no.2 Dinara Safina waiting in round 3.
Meanwhile fellow Brit Katie O'brien will also has cause to optimistic as she faces Austrian Patricia Mayr with Jelena Jankovic a possible 2nd round opponent.
To view the draws in full you can visit the Australian Open website with first round matches scheduled to start this coming Monday.
Murray's prospective draw by ranking:
Rnd 1: Kevin Anderson
Rnd 2: Marc Gicquel
Rnd 3: Jurgen Melzer (28)
Rnd 4: Gael Monfils (12)
QF: Rafeal Nadal (2)
SF: Juan Martin Del Potro (4)
F: Roger Federer (1)
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