WOMEN'S AMATEUR ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP

November 11, 2021

Natalli Gupta

Quick Quotes

Q. Natalli, thank you so much for joining us. 3-under par in the second round for you here at the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific, 1-under total. Are you happy with your performance so far?

NATALLI GUPTA: Yeah, it was a good day on the golf course today. I think I had five birdies today.

Q. That's plenty. Lots of highlights for you out on the course. Can you talk to us about any that stood out as highlights, any key moments for you?

NATALLI GUPTA: Not really. I was just trying to not short-side myself today and play aggressively to all my lines and just hope for the best.

Q. Obviously we're here in your home in the United Arab Emirates. Is it a good source of pride for you that you've made the cut in your first WAAP out here at home?

NATALLI GUPTA: Yes, it's a huge honour to be representing the EGF. I've lived here all my life. It's incredible to be able to make the cut here.

Q. Of course your brother played last week in the AAC, and I believe you've done better than him already just by making the cut. Will you go home and have some bragging rights in the family?

NATALLI GUPTA: We're not quite like that. He's probably really proud of me.

Q. Do you think he'll be out here watching you the next couple of days support you?

NATALLI GUPTA: No (laughter).

Q. Now, tell me, how are you feeling heading into the next two days?

NATALLI GUPTA: I feel pretty good. I'm going to go work on my swing and some putting and just see how it goes the next two days really.

Q. Is there anything in your swing or putting that you feel is not quite there at the moment, or is it just general practice and preparations?

NATALLI GUPTA: I kind of didn't gauge the speed so well the first few holes, so maybe a bit of speed work and short putting.

Q. Despite not gauging the speed well, you still managed to make five birdies out there. That must give you some confidence heading into the next two days.

NATALLI GUPTA: Yeah, I'd say I put myself in all the right places today. Just kind of worked out really.