40 Quotes by Paradorn Srichaphan

Tough matches prepare you better for contests ahead.

Even though the score was quite easy, it was a tough match. He is a good player and I had never met him before. I am happy about the way I played. I went for more shots than usual.

I've been playing the final here for four years, so there was a bit of pressure on me.

Tennis is an individual sport, so parents can coach their kids longer than other sports.

It was exactly the same as in Bangkok -- 7-5 in the third, losing my serve at 5-all. I was down a break in the second set and came out with nothing to lose, just trying to put the ball in the court and play good tennis.

It's a pity that I failed to reach the final to face Federer.

For me it was a very exciting match.

It's not the best way to start a tournament, but the good thing is that I've come through. I always start my year here, but striking rhythm in the year's first match is always tough after a two-month break.

It's helping my tennis between the point, not when I'm running and hitting the ball. It's between the point that I have 20 seconds, I control my breathing, like in and out. A lot of time if you don't play well, is because you're getting nervous and you can't control. Your heart is pumping sometimes really quick. Meditation is helping me that I can control my breaths, I can just relax and ready for next point.