Saina Nehwal's wait for a medal at the Worlds continues. On her return from Guangzhou, she tells G Krishnan that her performance was excellentHow would you sum up your performances in the World Championships?Excellent. I did my best to reach that level (quarterfinals) but failed to proceed further. I will try again. This was my fifth WC and in four editions, I reached the quarterfinals.Does it bother you that you could not go beyond quarterfinals?It happens. I have no regret. I can only try to give my best.You said during the India Open this year that you need to work on mental toughness. Have you been able to do it?I always try to work in the positive direction. In any competition, one has to be mentally fit.It was said that this was your best chance to win a medal. Did it put you under pressure?No. I was not under any pressure. I am only extremely happy to produce the results to the best of my abilities. I will continue to give my best.You have had a better record against the lower-ranked Yeon Ju Bae. What happened in the quarters?She was better on that day.What did you make of Sindhu's performance?Excellent. I wish her all the very best in her future career so that she can go high and keep India's fag flying high.You must have seen Ratchanok Intanon develop as a player. What is your assessment of her?She is shaping well in badminton. She is the youngest to win gold at the World Championships. I wish her all the best.

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