Halep: “I feel like I can be at a good level at the US Open”

Simona Halep was unable to reappear on a tennis court with a victory on her return to competition at the Montreal tournament. The Romanian, who returned almost three months after her last match in the Rome tournament, fell 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 against the American Danielle Collins.

Despite this, Halep, who has been recovering from a knee injury that has prevented him from competing at Roland Garros, Wimbledon or the Tokyo Olympics among other major tournaments, draws positive conclusions from this match. “I am very happy with how I have played, a little more than expected after three months without being able to play tennis.”

Halep believes that this match will help him continue to advance in regaining his rhythm before facing the US Open. “I come and play three hours at a high level against a player who has won many games and tournaments recently. I'm really happy with how I played. “

In fact, Halep herself is optimistic and hopes to demonstrate this level again in New York after accumulating more match rhythm. “I feel like I can be at this level at the US Open. But that doesn't mean I'll be at the same level next week. We'll see how I wake up after this game, but at least I have regained my confidence in my game. “

Halep also took stock of how his recovery has been. “I didn't see tennis matches from the Tokyo Games. Maybe some point, but I didn't pay attention to them. It was very painful to watch the games. When you're injured, you feel disappointed and it's not good to watch games. But the time at home has been very good. I have been able to be with my family and my friends and I needed to recharge the batteries. “Halep, who hopes to return to rub shoulders with the tennis elite at the next US Open.