Fellow Britons Alex Bogdanovic, Laura Robson and Naomi Cavaday are all still to play because of a rain delay.

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Jamie Baker and Alex Bogdanovic both lost in their first-round matches on Tuesday, while Greg Rusedski and Martin Lee were defeated the day before.

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"If he was just working for the LTA, I see that as a great opportunity for Alex Bogdanovic or Jamie Baker to have Brad full time, " Petchey told BBC Sport.

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