Simona Halep Must Show That She's A Contender

Simona Halep has quietly climbed the WTA rankings these past few months, and even without any major grand slam breakthrough, she has reached #4 in the rankings already.  Now, she has to prove that she deserves that rank by making a major breakthrough her in Roland Garros, at least, on her side of the draw.

Ranking-wise, she is the favorite to win and on paper, Petra Kvitova should be her toughest opponent.  However, based on FO history, Ana Ivanovic, who is in this side of the draw, should take advantage of the lack of major clay courters on their side of the draw.  

Her other potential tough opponents also include Sloane Stephens and Petra Kvitova.