Malaysian Badminton Players Shine in Orleans Masters
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah Make Quarterfinals
Top national women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M Thinaah has made it to the quarterfinals of the Orleans Masters in France after defeating South Korean pair Jeong Na Eun-Lee Yeon Woo in a thrilling three-game match. The Malaysian pair won 22-20 in the first game, but lost 11-21 in the second, before winning the decider 21-14.
Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei Crashes Out
Meanwhile, national mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei crashed out of the tournament after losing in straight games to Indonesian pair RN Kusharjanto and GE Widjaja 8-21, 17-21.
Lee Zii Jia Advances to Quarterfinals
Earlier today, professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating India’s Srikanth Kidambi 21-11, 21-17. The world No 8 will next face Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen for a spot in the semi-finals.
Match Highlights
- Pearly Tan-M Thinaah won in three games over their South Korean rivals Jeong Na Eun-Lee Yeon Woo.
- Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei lost in straight games to Indonesian pair RN Kusharjanto and GE Widjaja.
- Lee Zii Jia won 21-11, 21-17 against India’s Srikanth Kidambi and will face Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen next.
Conclusion
The Malaysian badminton players have shown their mettle in the Orleans Masters, with Pearly Tan-M Thinaah making it to the quarterfinals and Lee Zii Jia advancing to the same stage. The team will look to build on this momentum and bring home more success in the coming tournaments.
FAQs
- Who won the match between Pearly Tan-M Thinaah and Jeong Na Eun-Lee Yeon Woo? Pearly Tan-M Thinaah won in three games.
- Who lost to Indonesian pair RN Kusharjanto and GE Widjaja? Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei.
- Who will Lee Zii Jia face in the next round? Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen.