The ASB Classic will kick off with a blockbuster first round clash between multiple grand slam champions Serena Williams and Svetlana Kuznetsova.
Kuznetsova, a former French and US Open champion, will face the top-seeded Williams, the 23-time grand slam champion.
Today's draw also pitted top seed Serena Williams against a two-time grand slam winner, in what could be the pick of the opening matches. (Source: Other)
Williams is on the same side of the draw as Coco Gauff and third seed Amanda Anisimova.
On the other side of the draw, fifth seed Caroline Wozniacki will take on Kiwi wild-card Paige Hourigan, who is ranked 438th.
The 23-time Grand Slam winner will compete at the Classic next week. (Source: Other)
Amanda Anisimova got a 192m view of Auckland from the top of the Sky Walk. (Source: Other)
Two-time defending champion Julia Goerges will take on a qualifier in her opening round on the same side of the draw as Wozniacki.
Qualifying is currently underway with main draw singles action to kick off on Monday.
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