She and Pova made the French Open (aka worst slam) ratings the highest its been in over a decade. Pova obviously didn't do it alone because it demolished 2012 + 2013
It was because of all the new fans Sharapova has gained over the last 3 years, especially making it to 3 consecutive finals.
No one knows Halep.
She's the Davydenko/Ferrer of the womens side.
She's only there to help fill up the bracket.