Badminton: Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah Advances to Second Round of 2024 Denmark Open
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) — Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, the country’s number one women’s doubles pair, have lived up to expectations by advancing to the second round of the 2024 Denmark Open Badminton Championships after beating Indian pair Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Pullela in a match that went the distance today.
Women’s Singles: Pearly-Thinaah’s Comeback Victory
In the action that took place at the Jyske Bank Arena, Treesa-Gayatri, ranked number 21 in the world, dominated the first game and won 21-19. However, Pearly-Thinaah, who trailed 4-7 in the second set, made a comeback to restore order before winning the second game 21-17 and forcing a deciding set.
In the deciding set, both pairs exchanged points for points in the early stages, but as the match progressed, Pearly-Thinaah started enforcing their prowess to win 21-15. Waiting for Pearly-Thinaah in the second round would be either South Korean pair Lee Yu Lim-Shin Seung Chan or Scottish pair Julie Macpherson-Ciara Torrance, who will be playing later.
Unfortunate Outcomes in Men’s Singles and Doubles
Meanwhile, there was no such joy in the men’s singles competition when Leong Jun Hao was sent packing early by Indonesian number one Jonathan Christie 16-21, 14-21 in their first-round encounter.
In the men’s doubles, national professional pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani, who clinched the Arctic Open title on Sunday, were sent packing in the first round by Thailand’s Kittinupong Kedren-Dechapol Puavaranukroh. The world number eight Malaysians went down 13-21, 13-21.
"Our opponents played much better than us," said Sze Fei in an audio recording shared by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) today. Nur Izzuddin refused to blame fatigue for their defeat today, stating that it was not an excuse for their loss and that they need to improve both mentally and physically.
Mixed Doubles: Malaysian Pair Advances to Second Round
In mixed doubles, there was better luck for Malaysia’s Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing, who cleared the first round with a 21-7, 21-14 win over England’s Ethan Van Luuwen-Chloe Birch. In the second round, the Malaysian professional pair will take on either South Korean third seeds Kim Won Ho-Jeong Na Eun or Thailand’s Ruttanapak Oupthong-Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat, who will meet later today in a first-round clash.
Conclusion
The Danish Open Badminton Championships have been an exciting event, with several Malaysian pairs advancing to the second round. Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah’s comeback victory in the women’s doubles has given Malaysia a boost, while Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing’s win in mixed doubles has also been a positive outcome. However, the men’s singles and doubles competitions have been disappointing, with Leong Jun Hao and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani suffering early defeats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current standing of Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah in the women’s doubles ranking?
Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah is the number one women’s doubles pair in Malaysia.
What was the outcome of Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani’s match in the men’s doubles?
Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani was eliminated in the first round by Thailand’s Kittinupong Kedren-Dechapol Puavaranukroh.
Who will Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing face in the second round of the mixed doubles?
Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing will face either South Korean third seeds Kim Won Ho-Jeong Na Eun or Thailand’s Ruttanapak Oupthong-Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat in the second round.