Halep's route to the title

1R: Simona Halep d. Alison Riske 2-6 6-1 6-1

The No.1 seed faltered in the first round, dropping a set to the American. “I had a slow start because it's always tough to start this tournament,” Halep said. “It's a pleasure to come here and to play. So always I feel nervous at the beginning… I felt the nerves. I didn't feel pressure, because I know that every match is tough at this tournament, so I don't expect anything. But what I expect from myself is to go there and to play as I play in practice.”