National Women’s Shuttlers Fall Short in Arctic Open Final
Disappointment in Finland
National women’s shuttlers Pearly Tan-M Thinaah were unable to secure their second title of the year, losing to a Chinese pair in the women’s doubles final of the 2024 Arctic Open badminton tournament tonight.
A Tough Opponent
The duo, ranked world No 7, lost to world No 2 Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning of China 12-21, 17-21 at the Energia Areena in Vantaa, Finland. Despite their best efforts, Pearly-Thinaah were unable to overcome their opponents’ strong performance, finishing the match in two straight sets.
A Strong Run
Pearly-Thinaah, who have been in fine form this year, had reached the final after defeating world No 6 Rin Iwanaga-Kie Nakanishi of Japan 21-19, 19-21, 26-24 in last night’s semi-final. This was their third final appearance this year, following their title win at the Hong Kong Open and their runners-up finish at the Korea Open last month.
Other Results
In other news, independent professional shuttlers Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani continued their winning streak when they won the men’s doubles title in a three-game thriller earlier tonight.
Conclusion
While Pearly-Thinaah’s loss in the final is a disappointment, they can take heart from their strong performance this year. With two more major tournaments remaining, they will look to bounce back and make a strong finish to the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the result of Pearly Tan-M Thinaah’s match in the Arctic Open?
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah lost to Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning of China 12-21, 17-21. - How many finals has Pearly Tan-M Thinaah reached this year?
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah have reached three finals this year, including the Hong Kong Open title and the Korea Open runners-up finish.