National Treasure - P. V. Sindhu

National Treasure P V Sindhu

Everyone is comparing your current win to your previous win in 2017. So, what’s the difference? did you face too much pressure, as everyone has pressure before winning the championship? How was it different from any other match?

Well, it’s a bit different competitively because I’m the first Indian woman to get five medals in the championships, and in this tournament itself. Two Bronze, two Silver and one Gold, and I must say it’s a much-awaited win for me! every time I come to the finals, people tell me that I will lose in the finals or I have a final phobia. In 2018, I played eight tournaments out of which, I won six and then lost the finals. So, finally, I came to the World Championship Finals everybody started asking me what is happening?

What will happen? Are you stressed out? Play it cool and be calm. To which I said, “I’m fine,” and shifted my focus to only playing the game. This is how I overcame this.

What’s your magic mantra to winning a final, now that you know it?

I would say I have to believe in myself, that is the magic mantra I live by all the time. Nobody can tell you anything when you are on-court at that moment; you have to listen only to yourself. For me, I know I have to believe in myself and give 100 per cent. Of course, there are responsibilities and pressure is always there, but for me, it’s more important to be focused and prepared for yourself when you are on the court.

So many kids will be writing their final exams soon, what’s your tip? Is this like a final exam?