Playing against better competition makes you better and more focused, so you can do what you have to, to win.
I don't have to get myself pumped up or calm myself down. As we get into the later rounds of a tournament and there is more at stake, I have even more adrenaline. If we make the finals, it's just an extra opportunity to win a tournament at my age. That doesn't come along that often.
I have adrenaline going and then focus on what I have to do and do it well. I know we'll have a good chance to win the match that way. I don't concern myself with the other team.
I never did. I only prepared to win the next day.
When you’ve done everything you can to train yourself for competition, you’ll sleep well when the tournament is over, win or lose.