Malaysian Women’s Doubles Pair Eyes Second Title of the Year at Arctic Open 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s top women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, are on the cusp of capturing their second title this year as they checked into the Arctic Open 2024 final in Vantaa, Finland, Saturday.
Fighting Spirit in Semi-Final Victory
During the semi-finals action of the Super 500 tournament held at the Energia Arena, third seeds Pearly-Thinaah fought hard in a grueling battle that lasted one hour and 42 minutes against second seeds Rin Iwanaga-Kie Nakanishi of Japan before emerging with a 21-19, 19-21, 26-24 victory.
Repeat of 2024 Hong Kong Open Final on the Cards
The repeat of the 2024 Hong Kong Open final when the world number seven pair took home their first title this year are on the cards should top seeds Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning of China downed compatriots Li Yi Jing-Luo Xu Min, to be held later (early morning Sunday Malaysian time).
Pearly-Thinaah’s Hong Kong Open Glory
Last month, Pearly-Thinaah trounced Sheng Shu-Tan Ning of China, 21-14, 21-14, to be crowned as the 2024 Hong Kong Open champions.
Malaysian Doubles Pair in Final
Pearly-Thinaah will join professional men’s doubles duo, Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani in the final tomorrow after the world number eight stunned top seeds from China, Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang, 19-21, 21-17, 21-18, in another thrilling semi-final action, earlier today.
Defending Champions to Face Fifth-Seeded Pair
The fifth seeded pair will take on defending champions, Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen after the second seeds from Denmark defeated Thailand’s Kittinipong Kedren-Dechapol Puavaranukroh 21-14, 21-19.
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Conclusion
Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are on the cusp of capturing their second title this year at the Arctic Open 2024. Their semi-final victory against second seeds Rin Iwanaga-Kie Nakanishi of Japan sets them up for a repeat of the 2024 Hong Kong Open final against Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning of China. The Malaysian duo will face professional men’s doubles duo, Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani in the final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the Arctic Open 2024 final being held?
A: The Arctic Open 2024 final is being held on Saturday in Vantaa, Finland.
Q: Who are Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah’s opponents in the final?
A: The Malaysian duo will face Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning of China in the final.
Q: How did Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah reach the final?
A: They defeated second seeds Rin Iwanaga-Kie Nakanishi of Japan in the semi-final.