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.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I get nervous every time, for every single performance, before getting up on that stage.
I'm nervous when I play in the Masters or most other tournaments.
I get nervous for any competition. I also get really competitive.
I'm always nervous when I perform anyway.
I'm nervous whenever I perform.
To be a champion, you have to learn to handle stress and pressure. But if you've prepared mentally and physically, you don't have to worry.
I cannot control what goes on in another lane and this is how I focus on the Games. There is no point in being nervous of other swimmers. It's just about focusing on yourself and what you need to do in order to perform at your best.
I don't get nervous in any situation. There's no such thing as nerves when you're playing games.
If I'm nervous, it means I had to work hard to get there, whether it's playing in a tournament or speaking at an event. So I try to stop and be proud of getting to live in that moment.
If you're not just a little bit nervous before a match, you probably don't have the expectations of yourself that you should have.