“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.”

Definitely, the aim is to become No.1.

You have to keep on learning all the time unless and until you become perfect in all the strokes.

There are many defining moments in my journey.

Each tournament is different.

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.

I have a lot of hunger to win the big titles.

Many players are of the same standard; it all depends on how your strokes land on the other side of court.

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.

I have worked really hard since the age of eight, so each phase of my life is equally important.

It was important for me to get a super series title.

I am thankful to my parents. They have done many sacrifices.

I am really lucky that I got such good coaches and everything I wanted, right from the infrastructure to proper coaching.

I don’t fear anyone. I just concentrate on giving my best.

The competition is tough at the international level. There are very good players.

When you lose in the quarterfinals or semifinals, you actually learn a lot from those mistakes.

A small cold and cough can actually stop you from going where you are.

There are very few things in my life that I can’t have if I want them. So when I see something that I can’t have, immediately I’m obsessed by it.

Music changed my life in so many ways.

I didn’t do school plays… I’ve never done a play in my life, actually. Not even a nativity. If I’d been in a school play, I’d probably have sneezed and messed everything up.

Alluding to hell is a warning that a person can completely neglect his purpose in life. I don’t believe in an eternal hell.

You have to, as an individual, know how to tune that stage of your life that’s in the past out.

Success comes to those who dedicate everything to their passion in life. To be successful, it is also very important to be humble and never let fame or money travel to your head.

But here’s the worst part: the trick to life lies in hiding from those we hold most dear how much they mean to is; if not, we’d lose them.

Freddie Mercury and Elton John are, like, two of the biggest Influences in my whole life. And probably always will be.