Amanda Anisimova conceded she felt "frozen with nerves" during her heavy Wimbledon final defeat by Iga Swiatek.
The American's first major championship match quickly turned into a nightmare, as she was on the receiving end of a 6-0 6-0 rout by the Pole, who claimed her maiden SW19 crown after just 57 minutes of play on Centre Court.
"It's my first Slam final, so at least I have that experience now."
The American, who is set to climb to a career high of seventh in the WTA rankings, tried to focus on the positives of her groundbreaking run.
"I feel like maybe the last few weeks have got to me in a way, and I wasn't able to perform to my full potential," she told BBC Sport.
"But I can still walk away from today with my head high. I am taking today as a learning experience and coming out a bit stronger."