British number three Kyle Edmund has been handed a place in the main draw of next month's Australian Open following Richard Gasquet's withdrawal.
The 20-year-old was three spots outside automatic qualification when the entry lists were released earlier this month.
But Frenchman Gasquet, the world number nine, has pulled out with a back injury.
It follows the earlier withdrawal of Argentina's Juan Monaco and Australian youngster Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Edmund, who is ranked 102 in the world, came through qualifying in Melbourne this year before losing to American Steve Johnson. in the opening round.