Simona halep advances to third round of the French open 2018

PARIS, France
Two-time French Open finalist Simona Halep put down a comprehensive performance to defeat American wildcard Taylor Townsend, 6-3, 6-1, to reach the third round at Roland Garros and win her 30th match of the season.

"It was really tough even if the score looks pretty easy," Halep said in press. "Her balls were really tough to return, because of the topspin and the forehand, it's really, really hard. She's a lefty, as well, so I couldn't return my best way."