US Open sensation 16 leaves with sixf figure payday and Coco go backing Iva jovic 16 made the most of a US Open wild card and caught the eye of Coco goof after her agonizing second round exit in a thrilling match VA jovic can leave the US Open with her head held high and two key takeaways she learned the hard way that Grand Slam Tennis can be brutal physically and mentally but she also learned that she belongs I think obviously you can say you're close to being at that level she reflected it's nice to know you can play with those girls that are at the top of the game it's good confidence to know that you're not far Coco gol shows immense class with behind the scenes you s open gesture to jovic Coco Go's immediate actions after US Open wins them up what makes her special American Teenager 16 inspired by Novak jokovic earns $140,000 for US Open win for the 16-year-old wild card that feeling of belonging not just on the court but in the locker room surrounded by Superstars was part of the beauty of the unforgettable experience which brought with it $140,000 in prize money after being beaten by number 29c to Katarina alexen rova in a three set epic I've definitely gotten closer with some of the top girls she revealed specifically the Americans they're all really nice Emma Navaro Coco goof Jess Pula all of those it's been nice to get to know them and be on a more familiar basis I mean honestly I haven't had like advice talks with them this tournament which is nice you're in the same locker room so you kind of are equals this week but in the past they've definitely said just keep working try to get better but it's nice to see just how humble and downto Earth those girls are shortly after talking up the American contingent jovic had a heartfelt moment with Coco golf away from the cameras and microphones the defending champion no stranger to bursting into the scene as a Teenage Wild Card had been watching the third set of her thrilling match before her own more straightforward encounter on Arthur Ash like the fans crowded around Court 12 Goff could not help but be won over by jovic's gutsy performance in the Searing heat I saw her after the match and I just told her like you played a great match and you have a lot to be proud of then I told her to have fun in the Goff revealed goof noticed jovic was upset visibly upset immediately after her match once the dust had settled she tracked her down to offer her own words of wisdom that will have no doubt meant a lot to the teenage Protege I waited and then 2 hours later I went up to her and actually literally right after my match I saw her and told her that I wanted to tell her that but I wanted to wait until the emotions were down I just hope that she continues to enjoy it I didn't know much of her until this year obviously so I have seen her around I just try to be nice because I have been in that position some people were nice some people were it was kind of just like you know a lot of people some players don't like the young stars coming up because they feel some type of way I just try to be nice and welcoming and know that there's people rooting for her in and outside the locker room Babas news