Malaysia’s Pearly Tan-M Thinaah Advances to Second Round of 2024 Denmark Open
Comeback Win for Pearly-Thinaah against IndianPair
Malaysia’s top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M Thinaah advanced to the second round of the 2024 Denmark Open badminton championship after defeating Indian pair Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Pullela 19-21, 21-17, 21-15 in a comeback win today.
Domination in the First Game
World No 21 Treesa-Gayatri dominated the first game at the Jyske Bank Arena in Odense, Denmark. However, the Malaysians, who trailed 4-7 in the second game, made a comeback to win the game and forced a rubber game.
Turning the Tide
In the deciding game, both pairs exchanged points in the early stages but as the match progressed, Pearly-Thinaah flexed their muscles to win. The pair’s determination and resilience paid off, as they booked their place in the second round.
Next Opponents
Pearly-Thinaah will face South Korean pair Lee Yu Lim-Shin Seung Chan or Scottish pair Julie Macpherson-Ciara Torrance in the second round.
Men’s Singles Sees Leong Jun Hao Fall Short
However, men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao was sent packing by Indonesian number one Jonatan Christie after losing in straight games, 16-21, 14-21, in their first round encounter.
Conclusion
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah’s impressive comeback win against Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Pullela cements their position as a force to be reckoned with in the world of badminton. With the duo’s skills and determination, they will be looking to make a deeper impact in the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the match between Pearly Tan-M Thinaah and Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Pullela?
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah won the match 19-21, 21-17, 21-15. - Who are Pearly-Thinaah’s next opponents in the second round?
Pearly-Thinaah will face South Korean pair Lee Yu Lim-Shin Seung Chan or Scottish pair Julie Macpherson-Ciara Torrance. - How did Leong Jun Hao perform in the men’s singles event?
Leong Jun Hao lost to Indonesian number one Jonatan Christie in straight games, 16-21, 14-21.