WELLINGTON, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- World No. 15 Li Na of China faces Estonia's Kaia Kanepi while top-seeded Italian Flavia Pennetta will meet American Jill Craybas in the opening round of the Auckland Classic WTA event which starts on Sunday.

    The main draw will also pit New Zealand's wildcard Maria Erakovic against talented Frenchwoman Alize Cornet.

    Italian veteran Francesca Shiavone is drawn to play a qualifier.