Petra Kvitova Quotes

I don't get nervous in any situation. There's no such thing as nerves when you're playing games.

Competitions make me nervous. When I go out on the ice, I just think about my skating and not, 'I have to do this to win.' I forget it is a competition.

Feelings aren't going to help me win a game.

I understand... the pressure is definitely hard, but I think just keeping your head on your shoulders is easier than it looks. I think if you know who you are, then I think you'll be fine for the rest of the way.

I think, in life, being nervous about something that's forthcoming is very helpful, whether it's an awards show or a family gathering or a job interview. If you're too calm and confident, then I think you aren't executing to the best of your ability. So I try not to let nerves get the best of me, but I welcome them because it tends to fuel me to try harder.

The more prepared I am, the more I'll be in control, less nervous, less stressed and more focused.

I think sometimes we seem to obsess on negativity.

I feel less adrenaline in my body now, but more in my head. I tried to be at my best, and I succeeded.

Tiger Woods, Larry Bird, Wayne Gretzky, a pitcher just before a game, I would imagine they all have nervous energy. But as you perform, the nervous energy dissipates and you start to relax and you start to do what you do best.

I admire a lot of people, but in terms of sport I've always loved the mentality of Tiger Woods on a golf course. I always love his eyes when he's setting himself and focusing on his decision; he has a really strong, focused face and believes that he can make the shot.

No - I'm quite calm inside during the game for most of the time - not 100%, but generally very calm.

When I'm competing, I need to be strong.

I'm not a super nervous guy in general. I don't live a ton of my life in my head.

I always feel like the freshest boxer going into competitions.

I'm composed, and I'm a calm player.

When I set my eyes on the gold at the world championships, I was able to maintain that focus that whole day. That's what I aim to do in Rio - my focus is gold, so I can keep in that good state; I can't get too complacent. I can't relax; I can't be content. I need to be 100 per cent switched on.

I have always boxed better with a bit of nerves.

No, I don't get nervous when I play basketball.

The nerves are still there. I might just do a better job at hiding them.

On the pitch, I need to stay focused, alert, and be ready to face my heart-racing moment with confidence.

The emotions can take you out of a game.

When I walk out on to the court and everyone is staring, sometimes I wonder how my legs will carry me out there. That's forgotten as soon as I start playing.

When I see the ball going in the hole, I'm a completely different player.

Most athletes get intimidated once they see how many fans are out there, but it almost calms me down in a way because I think of it as a fun way to show off what I've been working on.