Pearly Tan-M Thinaah Storms into Indonesia Masters Women’s Doubles Final
A Historic Achievement for Malaysian Badminton
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah has made history by becoming the first Malaysian pair to reach the women’s doubles final of the Indonesia Masters in 14 years. The world No 7 duo took 52 minutes to defeat the lower-ranked South Korean pair of Lee Yeon Woo-Lee Yu Lim in straight games by a 21-19, 21-16 scoreline.
A Tough Fight Against South Korean Opponents
Yeon Woo-Yu Lim, who teamed up only last November and were playing in their fourth tournament, gave the Malaysian top pair a tough fight. They came back from a 4-11 deficit in the first game to lead 19-18 before losing. The South Korean pair’s determination and experience made the Malaysian duo work hard to secure the win.
A Chance for Revenge in the Final
Pearly-Thinaah will now face South Korea’s world No 29 pair Kim Hye Jeong-Kong Hee Yong in tomorrow’s final. This will be an opportunity for them to avenge their loss to Hye Jeong-Hee Yong in the India Open semi-final last week. The Malaysian pair will be determined to turn the tables and emerge victorious in the Indonesia Masters.
The Last Time a Malaysian Pair Won the Title
The last time a Malaysian women’s doubles pair captured the title at the Indonesia Masters was in 2011 when Vivian Hoo-Woon Khe Wai won. Pearly Tan-M Thinaah’s achievement is a significant milestone in Malaysian badminton, and they will be eager to make the most of this opportunity in the final.
Conclusion
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah’s historic achievement in the Indonesia Masters women’s doubles is a testament to their hard work and dedication. They will face a tough challenge in the final, but they are determined to come out on top and bring home the title. The Malaysian badminton community will be eagerly waiting to see if they can repeat the success of 2011 and win the title once again.
FAQs
* When did Pearly Tan-M Thinaah reach the women’s doubles final of the Indonesia Masters?
+ They reached the final on [date] and will face South Korea’s world No 29 pair Kim Hye Jeong-Kong Hee Yong in the final.
* How many years has it been since a Malaysian pair last won the title at the Indonesia Masters?
+ It has been 14 years since Vivian Hoo-Woon Khe Wai won the title in 2011.
* What is the current ranking of Pearly Tan-M Thinaah?
+ They are currently ranked world No 7.