“It’s a bit sad just knowing that I can play with him and came two points short of winning, but at least it’s a Pan Am player that beat me and not another nation. The last few shots were close, I knew if I let one go, then the match would be gone for me. I wanted to get to every single shot that I could.” – Miles Krajewski (SH6)

“I started off well and I was so close to winning the first game. I felt that my emotions got the better of me and I was getting too excited thinking ‘I can win this first game,’ but I couldn’t keep that up. I’m proud of myself for how I’ve played throughout the whole week and had some close matches. I will take holiday in Portugal after the Paralympics.” – Beatriz Monteiro (SU5)

“I think Monteiro played some of her best badminton. She’s improved a lot throughout the period I have played her. She let her nerves get the better of her today but it’s a yes and no as to whether being an experienced player can help you when you play on the big stage. Coming in as the underdog compared to being a seeded player can actually help.” – Cathrine Rosengren (SU5)

“I’m disappointed, I’m sad. I was nervous but I have the men’s doubles finals to look forward to so I’ll give it my all.” – Yu Sooyoung (WH2)

“Before the match, Daiki Kajiwara (WH2) come to me saying: ‘your last opponent must be me.’ I think he had every confidence that he would make the final and he did it. He wanted me to also make the final and I feel fully respected by him.” – Chan Ho Yuen Daniel (WH2)

“I played against the same opponent in my previous match and I learnt so much about her strategy and her game style. I’m ready to go again.” – Nithya Sre Sumathy Givan (SH6)

“I was really nervous, I don’t know where my confidence was but I tried to sleep and rest as much as I could last night. The drift was difficult to control in parts. Making two Paralympic finals is not easy but I a really happy.” – Qu Zi Mo (WH1)

“I hope and I pray that I can win a bronze medal for Ukraine and for me. I know I have the capability. I have the belief. I have been practicing English on Duolingo for a few minutes everyday.” – Oksana Kozyna (SL3)

“It feels amazing. Being the No.1 seed, I was expected to be in the final. It feels good. I took it one match at a time and now I’m happy to be in the final.” – Nitesh Kumar

“I put up a good fight. I pushed her more than in my previous matches against her. She’s proven time and time again why she is the Paralympic champion and I think she’ll do it again in the final. I’m proud of how I performed. There’s still a bronze medal to go so it’s not over yet.” – Helle Sofie Sagoy

“I’ve been working hard for so many years, I can’t quite believe I’m in the final. If I were to think of my best moment so far, it would be when I’m in my room. I haven’t had the chance to see any of Paris yet but I hope to go exploring.” – Quonitah Ikhtiar Syahuroh (SL3)