I am friendly with all the players of badminton but on court our attitude change as we prefer not to lose because of these relations. - Saina Nehwal

The aim has always been to play for the country and bring laurels. It remains the same.

I have put in so much of hard work all these years, and to see those years of hard work finally bearing fruit now as me being No. 1, is very special. But with this the responsibilities are many fold as expectations keep on rising. However, I have never shied away from giving my best and I will continue to do so in the coming years.

I am a professional athlete and pressure is a part of every professional sport. It will be a dream come true for me if I could defeat the Chinese on my way to a medal, so if there’s pressure, there’s also incentive.