The interaction brought together Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Ankita Raina, Riya Bhatia, and Prarthana Thambore, who are part of Team India for the Play-offs, with budding tennis stars from Karnataka. The session featured an exchange of questions, experiences, and advice as the country\u2019s top players shared insights from their journeys on the professional circuit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Prarthana Thambore spoke about the importance of routine and repetition. \u201cIt\u2019s not about doing something new in a high-pressure moment. It\u2019s about trusting what you\u2019ve done hundreds of times before. You practice the same drill repeatedly, and when you\u2019ve repeated it enough, it becomes second nature,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Echoing these sentiments, Ankita Raina added, \u201cYou can\u2019t just wake up one morning, meditate once, and expect it to work. It\u2019s about having a system, doing the same things repeatedly, and building that discipline. That\u2019s what helps you stay grounded and handle pressure better,\u201d Ankita said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Adding to the discussion, Riya Bhatia shared a refreshing perspective on dealing with nerves. \u201cIt\u2019s good to be nervous. Even after playing hundreds of matches, we still feel it. Nerves mean you care; it\u2019s about using that energy in a positive way,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Echoing these sentiments, Ankita Raina added, \u201cYou can\u2019t just wake up one morning, meditate once, and expect it to work. It\u2019s about having a system, doing the same things repeatedly, and building that discipline. That\u2019s what helps you stay grounded and handle pressure better,\u201d Ankita said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shreeniti added, \u201cI feel very honoured to be here and watch Team India training. It was so special to see them prepare, and I\u2019ve learnt so much just by observing them.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n