Melanie Oudin , 17 , moves into quarterfinals with latest win . The U.S. Open is the first Grand Slam tournament of the year for Oudin, who has won three titles on grass and two on hard courts. Oudin honed her skills at the Racquet Club of the South in Georgia . NORCROSS , Georgia ( CNN ) -- Fellow members are as impressed by positive attitude as by her talent .
Melanie Oudin , 17 , moves into quarterfinals with latest win . The U.S. Open is the first Grand Slam tournament of the year for Oudin, who has won three titles on grass and two on hard courts. Oudin honed her skills at the Racquet Club of the South in Georgia . Fellow members are as impressed by positive attitude as by her talent .