Iva javic 16 made the most of a US Open wild card and caught the eye of Coco gal after her agonizing second round exit in a thrilling match. Iva javic can leave the US Open with her head held high in two key takeaways she learned the hard way that grand s 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 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 0000 in prize money after being beaten by no.29 CD 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 golf Jess pigula 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 our 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 down toe those girls are