Andy Murray who is ranked 230th in the world will continue his comeback from hip surgery as the Australian Open will see him match up with Spanish 22nd seed, Roberto Agut.
Kyle Edmund, who got to the semi-finals in last year’s championship will face former Wimbledon finalist Tomas Berdych.
Defending men’s champion Roger Federer plays Denis Istomin in his opening match, while Rafael Nadal – in the Swiss’ half of the draw – meets Australian wild card, James Duckworth.
World number one Novak Djokovic will face a qualifier in the first round, potentially playing France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the second round.
Both Federer and Djokovic are aiming to become the first man to win a seventh singles title in Melbourne, with the pair tied with Australian great Roy Emerson on six victories
