Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian athlete P. V. Sindhu.
Last updated on November 19, 2024.
Ups and downs will be happening; coming to the final and losing by a point or so should not matter.
It is never the case that I will push myself more for the World Championships and play differently in a Super Series or vice-versa.
When you lose, you keep thinking, 'I could have done things differently,' but at that moment, you can't do anything, so it is important to let go.
It takes years of practice to become a World No. 1 or 2.
I think each player has a different style of play, and every match is different.
I love to experiment with my looks and dresses on and off the court because I love to turn out very well. But, I must add here that just good-looking athletes can't do anything for their sport.
Every time I go on to the court, people expect me to get a medal. It is tough, and I can't win always, but I still have to go out there and give my best.
There are many defining moments in my journey.
While I am training, I don't go out for events, so rest days, in a way, take away that time. Apart from that, I just stay at home and rest, maybe relax at home and spend time with family.
Tennis, at times, I follow, but not much.
I have been playing with boys, which is helpful for me.
There were many struggles, but my parents supported me a lot. Whenever I wanted anything, wherever I wanted to go, practice session etc., they were there for me.
Every tournament is important for me.
Most of the times, when I actually have rest time, I am travelling.
Winning a tournament at the end of the year boosts your confidence a lot.
Fitness is the key. You need to have strokes and stamina and agility; you need to exercise really well. On-court and off-court are equally important.
There is always scrutiny and pressure from the media. I am always told that I have to win.
It is hard to lose for everybody.
When you lose in the quarterfinals or semifinals, you actually learn a lot from those mistakes.
It is very important to be confident and strong even if you lose, because you know there are tournaments coming up next, and you have to be prepared for it.
We can't play if we are ill or not completely fit.
Each tournament is equally important.
Since I'm the youngest in the family, I sulk when my parents deny me something, although I come around when they explain why it was denied.
Sometimes you don't play up to the mark, and you win even then.
I want to beat everyone I'm playing against.
Previously, people were like, 'She might win the tournament,' but now it's like, 'She should win the tournament.'
My long-term goal is to become the world number one player.
My coaches have always been on my side, motivating me to try harder and harder every day, which is not easy.
I have worked really hard since the age of eight, so each phase of my life is equally important.
Whoever plays well on a given day, that player wins.
I should not think that I have to win every match and what others will think; that will create extra pressure. I just have to give best on court.
I will keep working on different aspects of my games. It's not so easy, and I need to work on every stroke.
Sometimes it does upset you when you lose in the finals, or even in a quarterfinal or semifinal, especially when you think, 'Maybe I could have played better,' or even if you gave your 100 percent, and even then, you lose.
Each tournament is different.
I am really lucky that I got such good coaches and everything I wanted, right from the infrastructure to proper coaching.
I would love to act in a film if it is based on my life. But then it all depends on who is making it and how much time it would require for me to shoot.
The competition is tough at the international level. There are very good players.
It's always good to win a title.
Be it 'Mary Kom,' 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,' or 'Dangal,' each one was inspiring in its own way. But my favourite is 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.'