However, tennis player Scott Draper missed out on a place after failing to come through qualifying on Monday.

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Former Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek also advanced to the second round with a 7-6 6-4 victory over Australian Scott Draper .

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Another Brit, exciting prospect Arvind Parmar - who lost to Rusedksi at Wimbledon last year - kicks off the action on centre court against Australian former champion Scott Draper at 1300 BST followed by Rusedski's match.

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