US Open 2015 draw: Andy Murray to play fiery Nick Kyrgios in first round in tricky opener as he avoids Novak Djokovic in bottom half

Kyrgios has hit the headlines for the wrong reasons in recent months but will still pose Murray a stiff test at Flushing Meadows

Murray shakes hands with Kyrgios after his victory (Getty Images)

Andy Murray faces a difficult start to his attempt to regain the US Open later this month after being drawn against Australian hot-head Nick Kyrgios.

The 2012 US Open champion, who has also claimed the Wimbledon title in 2013, will face 20-year-old Kyrgios off the back of a turbulent few months for the Canberra-born prospect.

Having been accused of 'tanking' at Wimbledon against Ricard Gasquet in which he appeared to throw a set, Kyrgios was given a suspended 28-day ban for comments made about Swiss rival Stanislas Wawrinka and his relationship with fellow player Donna Vekic.

Kyrgios, who has a US Open best of a third round appearance, will certainly pose a threat to Murray having already appeared in the quarter-finals at both the Australian Open and Wimbledon, and holds a career-high ranking of 25, though he currently sits 37th in the ATP rankings.

Kyrgios faces another fine and a 28-day ban if he falls foul of ATP rules (Getty)

Murray heads into the tournament as the No 3 seed and is in the bottom half of the draw along with Roger Federer, though he has avoided both Rafael Nadal and World No 1 Novak Djokovic.

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