'It is gold this time': PV Sindhu glad for title win after 7 finals and 7 silvers
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7 finals and 7 silvers later, PV Sindhu finally broke the jinx with the last tournament of the year. The Indian badminton star became the first Indian to win gold at year-ending World Tour Finals defeating Nozomi Okuhara of Japan 21-19 21-17 in the women's singles final on Sunday.
The win was special as the Olympic silver medallist had failed to emerge victorious in seven consecutive finals with questions being raised about her temperament in the big matches.
However, with the her maiden in the World Tour Finals, Sindhu has shut the doubters for now.
"I am happy that I am the first Indian woman to win this tournament. This is the first time that I have got a gold, earlier I have come to the finals seven times but I lost (settled for silver). Many people asked me "What's happening in the finals?" but I want to tell everybody that I have clinched a gold this time," she told WION.
The win in the final match came in straight games but it wasn't a cakewalk as Okuhara gave her a tough fight.
Talking about the match, Sindhu said that her positivity and concentration turned the tide in her favour.
"As the match began, I had taken the lead initially but Nozomi made a comeback. There was a stage where the score was like 15-15, 16-16. That's when the pressure builds because although you've taken the lead, the opponent has managed to equalise. But I took this positively and concentrated only on the next shot. Every point was important."
When asked if there was any particular strategy that worked in her favour, Sindhu replied that she just tried to keep her focus intact.
"We know each other's game well, therefore going on the court and immediately strategising is very difficult. Pressure tends to build up and that's where we give away points. But all that aside, I tried keeping my focus intact and was able to win," Sindhu added.
On being asked her plans for next year, Sindhu said that her main aim would be to remain fit.
"2018 has been really special for me. I lost in the finals but I am proud that I have won silver medals. There will be many tournaments in 2019 with qualifiers for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 also set to take place. My main aim and focus will be on staying fit and maintaining my off court and on court stamina," she said.
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