Q. How are you feeling coming back as defending champion?
MIZUKI HASHIMOTO: Feeling is good. I'm looking forward to this week.
Q. Are you feeling confident?
MIZUKI HASHIMOTO: Yes.
Q. You just played your practice round here; how are you finding the course?
MIZUKI HASHIMOTO: Course is in very good condition. But the wind is very strong and difficult.
Q. What are your expectations for this week?
MIZUKI HASHIMOTO: I'm a little nervous, but I want to do is what I do in a normal tournament and have a strong strength in my mind and just go for it.
Q. How has this last year been after winning the WAAP? Would you have done anything different? Do you think your game is stronger?
MIZUKI HASHIMOTO: Winning this event last year, that got me becoming a member of national team in Japan Golf Association. What I learned in the team, especially how I practice golf, has developed, and I've changed what I do training-wise.
But I kept competing in all events with my spirit, and I experienced every major last year, so I want to use that experience this week and do my best.
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