Malaysian Badminton Players Make Strong Showing at India Open
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah Enter Semi-Finals
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah have become the third Malaysian doubles pair to enter the semi-finals of the India Open, being staged in New Delhi. The women’s doubles shuttlers, who are world No 7, defeated Japan’s Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto in straight games, 21-18, 21-19.
Strong Start, but Picked Up Pace
The pair had a sluggish start, but picked up the pace to defeat their much lower ranked Japanese opponents, who won the Malaysia Open title last week. It took them 56 minutes to overcome the spirited Japanese pair, who had given them a tough challenge.
Both Wins Against Yuki-Mayu So Far
The Malaysians have won both their encounters with Yuki-Mayu so far, showing their dominance over the Japanese pair. With this win, they have assured themselves a place in the semi-finals, where they will face South Korea’s Kim Hye Jeong-Kong Hee Yong, who defeated compatriots Baek Ha Na-Lee So Hee.
Mixed Doubles Pairs also Make Strong Showing
In other news, mixed doubles pairs Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai and Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei also made it to the semi-finals, winning their respective ties in straight games. This is a great achievement for Malaysian badminton, with three pairs making it to the semi-finals of the India Open.
Conclusion
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah’s win is a testament to their hard work and dedication. Their semi-final match against Kim Hye Jeong-Kong Hee Yong will be an exciting one to watch, with both pairs having a strong chance of winning. With mixed doubles pairs also making it to the semi-finals, Malaysian badminton fans can look forward to a thrilling conclusion to the India Open.
FAQs
Q: Who are the Malaysian doubles pair that entered the semi-finals of the India Open?
A: Pearly Tan-M Thinaah are the third Malaysian doubles pair to enter the semi-finals of the India Open.
Q: Who did Pearly Tan-M Thinaah defeat to enter the semi-finals?
A: They defeated Japan’s Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto in straight games, 21-18, 21-19.
Q: Who will Pearly Tan-M Thinaah face in the semi-finals?
A: They will face South Korea’s Kim Hye Jeong-Kong Hee Yong, who defeated compatriots Baek Ha Na-Lee So Hee.