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Murray faces Stepanek in French Open

British men's number one Andy Murray will face Czech veteran Radek Stepanek in the first round of the French Open.

World number two Murray has won six of their eight past matches, but was taken to three sets by the 37-year-old world number 129 earlier this month.

Johanna Konta, Britain's top-ranked female player, will start her campaign against German Julia Goerges.

Compatiots Aljaz Bedene and Kyle Edmund will play Gerald Melzer and Nikoloz Basilashvili respectively.

Heather Watson takes on American Nicole Gibbs, Laura Robson plays Germany's Andrea Petkovic and Naomi Broady faces the United States' Coco Vandeweghe.