Andy Murray has been handed a testing first-round match at the French Open after drawing local favourite Richard Gasquet.
The world number four - also the fourth seed at Roland Garros - faces the former world number seven in what looks one of the toughest possible openers.
Gasquet has plummeted down the rankings to 68th but will provide a stern test on the Scot's less-favoured clay.
Gasquet and Murray were involved in an epic five-setter at Wimbledon two years ago, which the Scot won from two sets down.
Should Murray progress, he faces a tough potential second-round clash with Argentina's Juan Ignacio Chela.
Also in Murray's half of the draw is defending men's champion and world number one Roger Federer.
The Swiss ace begins the defence of his title against Australian Peter Luczak.
Four-time winner Rafael Nadal will play French wildcard Gianni Mina.
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