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Murray gets good Aussie Open draw Murray gets good Aussie Open draw
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British number one Andy Murray will play Spaniard Alberto Martin in the first round of the Australian Open, which starts on Monday.British number one Andy Murray will play Spaniard Alberto Martin in the first round of the Australian Open, which starts on Monday.
Murray, seeded 15th, has been placed in the same half of the draw as second seed Rafael Nadal but away from Roger Federer and Andy Roddick.Murray, seeded 15th, has been placed in the same half of the draw as second seed Rafael Nadal but away from Roger Federer and Andy Roddick.
Murray lost 6-4 6-4 to Roddick at the Kooyong Classic on Friday.Murray lost 6-4 6-4 to Roddick at the Kooyong Classic on Friday.
Federer begins his title defence in Melbourne against German Bjorn Phau while Nadal faces Robert Kendrick.Federer begins his title defence in Melbourne against German Bjorn Phau while Nadal faces Robert Kendrick.
Last year's surprise runner-up Marcos Baghdatis opens his campaign against Rainer Schuettler.Last year's surprise runner-up Marcos Baghdatis opens his campaign against Rainer Schuettler.
In the women's competition, French defending champion Amelie Mauresmo meets American Shenay Perry in the first round.In the women's competition, French defending champion Amelie Mauresmo meets American Shenay Perry in the first round.
Top seed Maria Sharapova faces France's Camille Pin in her first match while three-time former champion Martina Hingis meets Nathalie Dechy.Top seed Maria Sharapova faces France's Camille Pin in her first match while three-time former champion Martina Hingis meets Nathalie Dechy.
Serena Williams takes on Italian Mara Santangelo as she attempts to rediscover the form that saw her win the title in 2003 and 2005.Serena Williams takes on Italian Mara Santangelo as she attempts to rediscover the form that saw her win the title in 2003 and 2005.
Justine Henin-Hardenne, who retired from last year's final against Mauresmo, has withdrawn from the tournament for family reasons.Justine Henin-Hardenne, who retired from last year's final against Mauresmo, has withdrawn from the tournament for family reasons.
Should Murray beat world number 60 in his opening match he will meet another Spaniard, Fernando Verdasco, or France's Paul-Henri Mathieu in round two.
Argentina's Juan Ignacio Chela, the man who beat Murray in last year's first round, or 17th seed Jarkko Nieminen are likely third-round opponents, followed by a possible last-16 clash against second seed Nadal.