Laura Robson primed for all-British clash with Naomi Broady in US Open

Robson has been ravaged by fitness issues over the last two years but she continued her recent revival against Maria with a 7-6 (7/5) 6-1 victory.

The 22-year-old has now won eight matches in a row and her reward is an opening tie with fellow Briton Broady, whom she has never faced competitively before.

Broady has climbed to 83rd in the world and 164 spots above Robson, who is bidding to win her first grand slam match since reaching the third round at Flushing Meadows in 2013.

British number two Heather Watson, also drawn to play a qualifier, will face Holland's Richel Hogenkamp in round one.

"It's funny," Robson said. "I've played so many British people over the last few weeks in the Challengers that as soon as I saw Heather and Naomi had drawn qualifiers, I just had that feeling that I was going to play one of them.

"Naomi's playing pretty well - she's got a big serve and a big forehand so I'm just going to try and get as many returns in as possible."

Robson's injury problems have seen her drop to 247th in the world but she showed her class against Maria, who is ranked 126 places above her and was seeded 15th in qualifying.

The British number five will earn 43,313 US dollars (£33,000) for her progress, but also invaluable confidence, the victory coming after she won an ITF event in Landisville earlier this month.

"I think winning a tournament was probably a bit better but it's just been a lot of matches in a row now," Robson said.

"With every one I'm getting a bit more confidence and feeling better closing it out.

"Even when my ball toss is going haywire I'm not panicking about it, I'm just taking it a point at a time and it seems to be working."

Her serve, so often problematic in her career, was far more consistent against Maria, delivering 65 per cent at the first attempt and producing only four double faults.

There was one break apiece during a tight opening set, which was settled in a tie-break as Robson strung together four consecutive points to clinch it.

Riding the momentum, she then broke early in the second to lead 2-1 before Maria was forced to take a time-out to be treated for injury.

The German eventually re-entered the court but was visibly restricted thereafter, failing to win another game as Robson cruised to victory in one hour and 36 minutes.