Dinesh Karthik Quotes

I think in the lifetime of a tennis player there are many times where you feel that tremendous confidence.

There's no sense in going to a tournament if you don't believe that you can win it. And that is the belief I have always had. And that is not going to change.

As an athlete, as a competitor, any person would tell you they're the best. I truly believe that in myself.

I definitely wanted this win today and I don't want anybody to talk about my nerves anymore.

If you know your game, you can handle pressure; you can handle any kind of situation, back yourself, and play your own game and get success.

You have to go into each match believing you can beat all of the players.

Confidence is a lot of this game or any game. If you don't think you can, you won't.

Venus told me the other day that champions don't get nervous in tight situations. That really helped me a lot. I decided I shouldn't get nervous and just do the best I can.

I believed in what I was. I didn't believe that would translate into any of the five championships. But I knew that I could affect the game.

I believe in my abilities as a fighter.

I love pressure situations. I won't run for cover, and I'll try to take as much of the heat as possible. Because I feel I can stand it better than most people.

Every time, the mindset I get when I get on the floor is that I'm the best player on the floor.

I just go out there, try to play my game.

When you get on the floor, you've got to think you're the best player. Everybody does that.

Self-belief is certainly an issue you need to make sure you look after when you've lost heavily in two games.

The most important thing in a fighter is his mentality. Do you really believe that you're the baddest dude on the planet?

I'm still the best bantamweight in the world in my mind, yes. If I had any doubt that I was the best in the world then I shouldn't be competing. If you don't think you're going to be the best, what's the point?

Sometimes it is the mentality that is really important. To have players with self-belief makes my job a lot easier, as they are certainly motivated and hungry.

Every time I'm on the court, I think I'm the best player. That's the mind-set a lot of players should have.

In both snooker and poker, you have to play your best under pressure; I was always able to do that. I don't think it is something you can teach. Your mental strength, your confidence, your self-belief has got to be very strong. That is the common denominator.

If you don't have the personality or character to compete and to challenge Manchester United at Old Trafford, or at home, you have less chance to win the match.

I can play against a player like Messi; I don't fear anybody. I just play my game.

I have no doubt in my abilities that I can beat any of the top ten guys. Once I'm focused I know I can beat them.

In order to make it in this league, period, you have to be able to tune out some things and believe in yourself and go play.

I just have to go out there and play the right style of game and believe I can win.