Fearnley is not the only Briton who will attract attention on day two at Melbourne Park.

British men's number one Jack Draper begins his campaign against Argentine clay-court specialist Mariano Navone on court three at about 16:00 local time (05:00 GMT).

Draper, seeded 15th, is looking to back up his run to the US Open semi-finals at the final major of 2024.

The 23-year-old left-hander has not played competitively since the end of October, having picked up a hip injury during the off-season.

In order to build up match sharpness, he practised against 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic and world number one Jannik Sinner last week on Rod Laver Arena.

"When I first came onto the tour, I remember putting my name down in Miami and no-one wanted to hit with me," Draper recalled.

"That is obviously a bit different now.

"It's really great to be able to spar with that kind of level of intensity and work ethic."

In the women's draw, British number seven Jodie Burrage returns to Grand Slam action against French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean on court 13 at 11:00 local time (00:00 GMT)

Burrage is using a protected injury ranking after missing six months of last season with wrist and ankle problems.

The 25-year-old contemplated quitting tennis because she did not know how much "fight" she had left.

Meanwhile, there is one more Briton who will be in the stands on Monday.

Former world number one Andy Murray retired from the sport in August, but has made a shock return to coach his long-time rival Djokovic.

Murray, 37, says he could not turn down the "unique opportunity" to help Serbia's Djokovic win a record-extending 11th men's title.

Another triumph for the 37-year-old Serb, who starts against American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy, will also be a standalone all-time record 25th major.