Pearly Tan-M Thinaah Misses Out on India Open Final, Takes Home US$13,300 in Prize Money
India Open Badminton Tournament
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah, the world No 7 pair, failed to become the first Malaysian women’s doubles pair to qualify for the finals of the India Open badminton tournament after losing to a relatively new South Korean pair in the semi-finals.
Semi-Final Match
The Malaysian duo lost to the South Korean pair of Kim Hye Jeong-Kong Hee Yong 18-21, 18-21 in a match that lasted 53 minutes. The South Koreans, who only teamed up last year, took advantage of the Malaysians’ numerous unforced errors to pile on the points.
Prize Money
Despite losing, Pearly-Thinaah will still pocket US$13,300 (RM59,000) in prize money for reaching the semi-finals.
Final Lineup
The South Korean pair will meet either Japan’s Arisa Igarashi-Ayako Sakuramoto or China’s Li Jing Yi-Luo Xu Min in tomorrow’s final.
Conclusion
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah’s loss in the semi-finals of the India Open badminton tournament may be disappointing, but the experience and prize money will still be a significant boost for the Malaysian duo.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the result of Pearly Tan-M Thinaah’s semi-final match in the India Open badminton tournament?
- The pair lost to a South Korean duo 18-21, 18-21.
- How much prize money will Pearly-Thinaah receive for reaching the semi-finals?
- US$13,300 (RM59,000)
- Who will the South Korean pair face in the final?
- Either Japan’s Arisa Igarashi-Ayako Sakuramoto or China’s Li Jing Yi-Luo Xu Min.