Short Takes
A file picture of Saina Nehwal. - G. Krishnaswamy
Someone you would go to when you are in doubt...
I will go to my coach for his genuine advice when I have any doubts about my game.
Most memorable performance
In the 2010 Commonwealth Games, where I defeated Wong Me Choo of Malaysia after losing the first game and being down in the second and warding off a game-point.
Favourite moment from your playing days
All my wins that motivated me to win more...
Best friend in the world of sports
Nobody
Prankster in the team from whom you would keep away...
No idea.
Sporting idol
Roger Federer and Sachin Tendulkar.
Badminton idol
Taufik Hidayat
How do you unwind?
By doing extra training.
Biggest off-field accomplishment
Charity for humanity.
One thing that people don’t know about you...
Nothing special.
Favourite movie
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Favourite song
It changes with the passage of time (recent Hindi movie songs only).
Favourite karaoke song
I don’t sing songs.
Favourite destination
Singapore.
Favourite book
No interest (in reading).
Secret crush
I am a simple girl.
If not a badminton player, what would you have been?
I would have been an agriculture scientist after doing a Ph.D.
Funny nicknames you have been given
I was called Steffi for nine years in my childhood.
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