Badminton: Pearly-Tinaah Overcome Injury to Reach Quarter-Finals of All England 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) – National number one women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah overcame an injury to Pearly before prevailing 21-16, 21-14 against Indonesia’s Apriyana Rahayu-Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti in the second round of the All England 2025 in Birmingham.
Early Success
The fifth-seeded Malaysians needed 43 minutes to tame the Indonesians and check into the quarter-finals of the world’s oldest badminton tournament at the Utilita Arena Birmingham. Pearly-Thinaah started well to take the opening game and looked unstoppable in the second as well when they led 15-7.
Injury Scare
However, disaster nearly struck when Pearly seemed to have twisted her left ankle when trying to execute a delicate drop shot. The match was halted for almost five minutes, and with the help of some pain-relief spray, the 24-year-old Pearly soldiered on, displaying immense courage to seal victory.
Next Match
Pearly-Thinaah will next take on third seeds Nami Matsuyama-Chiharu Shida after the Japanese pair defeated the Stoeva sisters of Gabriela and Stefani from Bulgaria 21-14, 21-19.
Goh-Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie’s Victory
Meanwhile, Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie proved to be a class above as they destroyed Scotland’s Alexander Dunn-Julie MacPherson 21-9, 21-10 in just 25 minutes. The top-seeded Malaysians will next play fifth seeds Jiang Zhen Bang-Huang Dong Ping after the China pair had earlier disposed of Taiwan’s Lu Ming Che-Hung En-Tzu 21-13, 21-17.
Analysis
Shevon Lai Jemie said they will analyse the Chinese pair’s game, especially Dong Ping’s, to study their weaknesses in a bid to book a place in the semi-finals. "I think she’s (Dong Ping) an all-rounder. She can play at the back and front court, is very stable in her shots and it’s quite difficult to score easy points against her. We need to be patient and make sure every shot counts," she said.
Conclusion
Pearly-Tinaah’s victory is a testament to their strength and determination, and they will be looking to build on this momentum as they take on Nami Matsuyama-Chiharu Shida in the quarter-finals. With their experience and skill, they will be confident of reaching the semi-finals and potentially, the finals of the All England 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the format of the All England 2025?
A: The All England 2025 is a badminton tournament held in Birmingham, England, and it features a knockout format, with the top eight seeds in each event receiving a bye in the first round.
Q: Who are Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah’s opponents in the next round?
A: Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah will face third seeds Nami Matsuyama-Chiharu Shida in the quarter-finals.
Q: How did Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie fare in their second-round match?
A: Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie destroyed Scotland’s Alexander Dunn-Julie MacPherson 21-9, 21-10 in just 25 minutes.
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