How was the experience in the WTA Hyderabad Open?
Let me be very frank. Only after the first round win did I entertain hopes of winning the title. My attitude was to take the entire event set by set and not to think of who my opponent will be in the next round or how I should play in that match. I believe that God is with me. That feeling was always there. And more importantly everyone connected with my tennis and career was there, pushing me to give off my best. Thus I just developed the feeling gradually that why not think of winning WTA Open in front of my home crowd. Did the high expectations and the capacity crowds at the venue put you under pressure? Definitely not. For the simple reason that when I go on to the court no matter whether I am playing in the Grand Slam in Melbourne or in Hyderabad, I just try to shut out everything from my mind. I focus only on the game. And, leave the rest to the Almighty. How about winning the title in Hyderabad without facing German Ana Lena Groenefeld, who was injured during the doubles match p