Following her opening win at the French Open, Stephens suggested that 'a lot of things happened behind the scenes' leading up to the decision.
The Grand Slam winning mentor was seen in the crowd watching Cirstea play her first round match in Paris.
Iga Swiatek is on a 28 match winning streak heading into Roland Garros.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion believes the format of women's matches could make Swiatek vulnerable.
The 20-year-old says she has 'accepted a few things' which has made it easier for her to relax on the Tour.