It will be the Swiss world number one's first appearance in the $170,000 WTA event which starts on Monday.
French Open champion Mary Pierce, Jennifer Capriati, Jelena Dokic and Sandrine Testud are also among the 32 contenders.
The $400,000 men's tournament includes Australians Patrick Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt, American Michael Chang and local hero Richard Krajicek.