Andy Murray says he expects a stiff challenge from Alberto Martin in the first round of the Australian Open.
Andy Murray produced a stunning display to beat Spain's Alberto Martin 6-0 6-0 6-1 and reach the second round of the Australian Open for the first time.
The pair meet at 0830 GMT on Tuesday, and Murray will not be taking the clay-court specialist lightly.
Martin was his own worse enemy as a rash of errors saw Murray break him three times to steamroll the opener.
"I've watched him play a lot," Murray told his website. "It's up to me to use my all-court game to my advantage but it will be a tough match."
The British 15th seed seemed set to record a rare triple bagel scoreline but Martin sneaked onto the board in the 18th game before Murray served out.
Fellow Scot Alan Mackin came through qualifying and faces Nicolas Lapentti just after 0000 GMT on Tuesday morning.
The Scot now faces Fernando Verdasco or Paul-Henri Mathieu in the next round.
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It is the first time that 25-year-old Mackin has qualified for a Grand Slam other than Wimbledon.
Murray will be hoping to get beyond the first round of the Australian Open after a disappointing debut last season when he lost to Juan Ignacio Chela.
Encouragingly, the 19-year-old described his preparation leading up to the Melbourne Park event as "perfect" after finishing third in the exhibition event at Kooyong and reaching the final of the Qatar Open.
I feel fresh and healthy, which is most important Top seed, Maria Sharapova
But he is aware the conditions may favour world number 60 Martin, who has twice advanced to the third round in Melbourne.
"All the Spanish guys are in great shape, so the heat probably won't be a problem for him," said Murray, who is playing at Margaret Court Arena.
"I know he plays from the back, puts in a high percentage of first serves, he's got a single-handed backhand and plays with a lot of top spin."
And Murray's Davis Cup coach John Lloyd believes the Scot can make a big impact in the year's first grand slam.
"He is a more confident, comfortable individual these days and I really think he's a dangerous threat in Australia," he told BBC Five Live.
"I genuinely don't think there is anyone he should fear. A certain Roger Federer is in the other half of the draw and all the top players have a huge respect for him.
"Having seen him up close with the Davis Cup team I really got a better perspective of how good he is and how he can dominate players.
"He is stronger, more aggressive and, under (coach) Brad Gilbert's expert guidance, he has a chance here, without doubt."
Murray's projected fourth-round opponent, world number two Rafael Nadal, is also in action on Tuesday against American Robert Kendrick.
Nadal has declared himself fit after picking up a thigh problem but he will be wary of Kendrick, who took two sets off him at Wimbledon last summer.
Maria Sharapova opens the action on Rod Laver Arena against France's Camille Pin.
The Russian is the top seed in Melbourne but has not gone further than the semi-finals in the last two seasons.
"I might not have that many matches under my belt but I feel fresh, I feel healthy, which is most important," said Sharapova.
Fourth seed Kim Clijsters begins what is set to be her last Australian Open against in-form Russian Vasilisa Bardina while three-time champion Martina Hingis takes on Nathalie Dechy.
