French Open, 10am.
Quite simply, I fancy Halep to go far in this tournament. She has the form and the self belief to do it it's just a question of whether she can up where she currently is to the next level, and this means beating tricky opponents like Novarro early doors in tournaments. This really shouldn't be a round one clash as both players are very good. Halep's ranking is way below where her ability lies mainly due to a huge first round run which has included on a regular basis, top ten opponents. It's catch 22, but she needs to beat these women to have easier draws going forward.
Suarez Novarro is a very competent player who knows her game inside out. She'll battle to the end and although I feel she is more limited than Halep she has the experience. One thing that may go in Halep's favour though is youth; if Halep can drag the match along then I think Novarro may tire from around the halfway point of the first set. Halep at 2.00.
Quite simply, I fancy Halep to go far in this tournament. She has the form and the self belief to do it it's just a question of whether she can up where she currently is to the next level, and this means beating tricky opponents like Novarro early doors in tournaments. This really shouldn't be a round one clash as both players are very good. Halep's ranking is way below where her ability lies mainly due to a huge first round run which has included on a regular basis, top ten opponents. It's catch 22, but she needs to beat these women to have easier draws going forward.
Suarez Novarro is a very competent player who knows her game inside out. She'll battle to the end and although I feel she is more limited than Halep she has the experience. One thing that may go in Halep's favour though is youth; if Halep can drag the match along then I think Novarro may tire from around the halfway point of the first set. Halep at 2.00.