Murray's opener against Broady continues his recent spurt of all-British clashes. The 2013 Wimbledon champion had not faced a compatriot at tour level in almost 10 years at the start of the month but after playing two at Queen's, this will be his third in as many weeks.

There were more fiendish propositions for Britain's other male contenders.

James Ward has the daunting prospect of facing Djokovic, the reigning champion and current holder of all four grand slam titles, while British number two Aljaz Bedene is up against Gasquet, seeded seventh, in round one.