Golovin lost to Amelie Mauresmo at last week's Paris Open

French teenager Golovin saw off another Belgian, Kirsten Flipkens, 6-1 7-6 (7-1) to set up the clash with Clijsters, who has a first-round bye.

France's Mary Pierce joined Venus Williams as an absentee when she withdrew with a foot injury.

Russian fifth seed Elena Dementieva had an easy passage, beating Estonian qualifier Maret Ani 6-3 6-2.

And world number 14 Daniela Hantuchova began her campaign with a thumping 6-1 6-0 win over Zuzana Ondraska.