The first Grand Slam of the year gets underway next week with a number of British players making the more than 10,000 mile trip down under to the Australian Open.
We take a look at who will be on display at Melbourne Park between January 19 and February 1.
Note: Additions will be made to the below content as and when draws are updated.
Who are the men?
Despite being only 27, Andy Murray returns to compete in the main draw singles of the Australian Open for the tenth time in succession.
A finalist in 2010, 2011 and 2013, Andy has warmed up for the event by beating Rafael Nadal on-route to winning the Mugabadala title in Qatar and winning all three of his singles matches at the Hopman Cup in Perth.
Joining Andy in the main draw is British No.2 James Ward, whose career high singles ranking of 101, helped him automatically qualifiy for the main draw of a Grand Slam for the first ever time.
Kyle Edmund completes the set after coming through three gruelling matches to qualify for the main draw at his first attempt.
Main Draw Round 1:
Andy Murray (No.6 seed) v Yuki Bhambri (Indian, world No.317)
Kyle Edmund v Steve Johnson (American, world No.38)
James Ward v Fernando Verdasco (Spanish, world No.33, Australian Open 31st seed)
Head 2 Head:
| Match-up |
Times Played |
Winner |
Most Recent Result |
| Ward v Verdasco |
1 |
Verdasco
|
FV 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 Wimbledon 2009 |
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James Ward by Getty Images
Who are the women?
Heather Watson, having climbed back up to the top 50 in the world rankings, has qualified automatically and has been preparing for the tournament by partnering Andy Murray at the Hopman Cup and winning the second WTA Tour final of her career at the Hobart International.
Heather will be looking to better her previous best at the tournament which was a spot in the third round in 2013.
Main Draw Round 1:
Heather Watson v Tsvetana Pironkova (Bulgarian, world No.67)
Head 2 Head:
| Match-Up |
Times Played |
Winner
|
Most Recent Result |
| Watson v Pironkova |
4 |
2-2 |
HW 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 Eastbourne 2014 |
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Heather Watson by Getty Images
Johanna Konta and Naomi Broady suffered qualifying defeats in trying to replicate Heather Watson’s achievements from last year when she came through qualifying to enter the main draw.
Anyone for doubles?.
| |
Men's doubles partnerships |
| 1, |
Jamie Murray & John Peers |
| 2, |
Dom Inglot & Florian Mergea |
| 3, |
Jonny Marray & Sergiy Stakhovsky
|
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| |
Women's doubles partnerships |
| 1, |
Heather Watson & Alexandra Panova |
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| |
Mixed doubles partnerships |
| 1, |
Jamie Murray & Chan Hao-Ching |
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Who are the juniors?
| Player |
Factfile |
| Katie Swan |
- Age: 15
- Age started playing: 7
- Right handed
- Current combined ranking: 32
|
| Player |
Factfile |
| Maia Lumsden |
- Age: 17
- Age started playing: 5
- Right handed
- Current combined ranking: 47
|
| Player |
Factfile |
| Emily Arbuthnott |
- Age: 17
- Right handed
- Current combined ranking: 95
|
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Wheelchair events:
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Jordanne Whiley:
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Competing in 2015?
|
2014 Result
|
|
Women's Singles
|
YES
|
SF
|
|
Women's Doubles
|
YES
|
WINNER (Read report)
|
|
Gordon Reid:
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Competing in 2015?
|
2014 Result
|
|
Men's Singles
|
YES
|
QF
|
|
Men's Doubles
|
YES
|
RUNNER-UP
|
|
Andy Lapthorne:
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Competing in 2015?
|
2014 Result
|
|
Quad Singles
|
YES
|
SF
|
|
Quad Doubles
|
YES
|
WINNER (Read report)
|
Yui Kamiji and Jordanne Whiley by Getty Images
2014 flashback:
In only his second tournament since returning from back surgery Andy Murray navigated his way to the quarter-final before falling in four-sets to Roger Federer.
Heather Watson and Laura Robson competed in the main draw but went out to Daniela Hantuchová and Kristen Flipkens respectively in the first round.
Dom Inglot led the charge in the men’s doubles by reaching the quarter-finals with Treat Huey, while Jonny Marray, Jamie Murray, Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins also took to the court.
Dom, Jamie, Colin and Ross were also present in the mixed doubles draw.
Dom Inglot by Getty Images
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