NG WEI
The 22-year-old will lead the SAR's challenge in the men's singles at this week's Hong Kong Badminton Open having risen from 33 in the world rankings at the start of the year to 15.
There's only been one Hong Kong Open since 1999. How will it feel playing at home again?
We're playing in our local place, our own place after so many competitions in other countries. I feel relaxed about it, not too excited.
How much will the support of the fans help?
It'll help me to do my best. I get good support from my family. My parents are very easy on me and they're always telling me to stay cool. If I can get a medal my parents will be very happy but they don't put any pressure on me. My father is a businessman and he travels all over the place. He won't be able to come to watch. They won't be in the stadium, but I know in spirit they're there.
You've lost three times to South Korean Lee Hyun-il in the past couple of months and he knocked you out of the Hong Kong Open in 1999. How happy are you that you're not in his section of the draw?