Petra Kvitova hopes expectations will ease after her "amazing" run to the US Open semi-finals.
The Czech, 27, lost 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-2) to Venus Williams - just nine months after a knife attack at her home left her requiring surgery to her hand.
It was her 21st match since returning to competitive action in May.
"After this great run here, I hope it will be a little bit easier for me to breathe and play well, and no expectation again," said Kvitova.
The two-time Wimbledon champion beat 18th seed Caroline Garcia and third seed Garbine Muguruza on her way to the last eight, her best performance at a Grand Slam for two years.