The former UCLA Bruin has the game - and the confidence - to get much higher in the rankings. But how high?
The Frenchwoman celebrated her 32nd birthday with a mega victory on Day 6.
The four-time Slam champion feels she has taken a giant step in returning to tennis this month.
The Spaniard is looking forward to getting over his third-round loss and having a big year on tour.
The Aussie says she'll never forget the key lessons she learned on that day.
"I discovered tools about myself and my game that I didn't know I had before," said US Open champion, forced to resort to slice forehand in second-round exit.
Australian veteran Sam Stosur's final career singles match ended with a fitting tribute from tour players.