Simona Halep is about to start her campaign in Montreal where she will try to win her second title after 2016.  Seeded no.1, Simona is probably the hot favorite in this tournament, and she explains why she feels home in Montreal

There are so many Romanians

During a recent interview, the world no.1 commented

“I love the people here. They’re very relaxed, and I always feel welcome here. We have many Romanians here, living and working, so that makes this tournament a bit different. I’m trying to feel like it’s home because everywhere I win feels like a special place.

I already saw the flags in practice! I felt the support especially in Paris because it’s close to Romania, and many people came to see my matches at the French Open. Everywhere I go, there’s at least one flag in the stands. I enjoy that, and I think it looks really good too.”

Simona has a bye and therefore direct access to the second round where she will face either Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova or a qualifier.