When the WTA ranking is updated next week, Suchanan will jump from 234 this week to land somewhere in the 190s, marking another milestone for Thailand in having two players in the top 200.

“To some extent I’m proud of myself for finally winning a $25,000 tournament and reaching the top 200. But I’m not being overly joyful as I am looking forward to more,’’ said Suchanan who has sets her sights on breaking into the top 150 this year. She is coached by former national player Sombat Eaumongkol.

“He helps me with my power game and I am hitting more winners from the forehand side. As well, I’m now more focussed and select better shots to play,’’ added the Thai No 2 who left for New Delhi last night to join her teammates in the Federation Cup qualifying zone which begins today.

With her form so impressive, Suchanan vowed to put everything into helping Thailand to reach Saturday’s play-offs. Thailand got that far last year but lost to Japan 0-3. “We have a very strong team this year and our group is not that tough. With the level I’m playing at, it can help the team. However, we cannot underestimate the other teams because anything can happen,’’ said Suchanan whose new ranking will allow her to enter the qualifying competitions of Grand Slams. Tamarine is the only Thai woman to have competed in a Slam tournament.

In today’s Fed Cup preliminary round, Suchanan is pitted against Chinese Ying Yu in the second singles rubber.

After the tie against China, the Thai team of Tamarine, Suchanan, Napaporn Tongsalee and Monthinee Tangphong will face the Philippines tomorrow and New Zealand on Thursday.