Pearly Tan-M Thinaah Smash Way into All England Championship Quarter-Finals
National Women’s Doubles Shine in Petaling Jaya
Pearly Tan and M Thinaah, the world No 5 pair, have made a convincing win in the All England Championship, defeating the Indonesian duo of Apriyani Rahayu-Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti 21-16, 21-14 in 43 minutes. This is their fourth win in six encounters against the Indonesian pair, ranked world No 29.
Early Fireworks in the Match
The Malaysian pair was on fire from the start, racing ahead to win the first game 21-16. The second game saw a slight hiccup when Pearly Tan suffered an injury, but she pushed through the pain to ensure they won the game 21-14.
Overcoming Adversity
The injury, which occurred when they were leading 13-7 in the second game, nearly saw them give away points. However, Pearly Tan’s determination to win kept them in the game, and they eventually secured the victory.
Quarter-Finals Awaiting
This win propels Pearly Tan-M Thinaah into the quarter-finals, where they will face a tough test against the Japanese pair of Nami Matsuyama-Chiharu Shida, against whom they suffered a defeat in the bronze play-off at last year’s Olympics.
Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai Also Advance
In other news, national mixed doubles shuttlers Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai have also made it to the quarter-finals after defeating Scotland’s Alexander Dunn-Julie Macpherson 21-9, 21-10 in a one-sided match.
Conclusion
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah’s impressive win has put them in a strong position to make a deep run in the All England Championship. Their experience and skill will be put to the test in the quarter-finals, but they are confident of their chances. With Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai also advancing, the Malaysian badminton team is looking forward to a strong showing in the tournament.
FAQs
- Who are Pearly Tan-M Thinaah?
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah are a Malaysian women’s doubles badminton pair, ranked world No 5. - What is their record against Apriyani Rahayu-Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti?
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah have won four out of six matches against the Indonesian pair. - Who did they defeat in the All England Championship?
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah defeated Apriyani Rahayu-Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti 21-16, 21-14 in the All England Championship.