Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah advanced to the second round of the All-England women’s doubles, winning a tough match against Taiwanese opponents. They were the second Malaysian pair to reach this stage, while Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei suffered early elimination in mixed doubles, marking their second defeat to the same Indonesian team in a week.
Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, Malaysia’s top women’s doubles team, uplifted national spirits at the All-England by reaching the second round despite several early exits from Malaysian players. Initially trailing against Taiwan’s Teng Chun-hsun and Yang Chu-yun, they recouped after advice from coach Rosman Razak and coaching director Rexy Mainaky, ultimately winning 19-21, 21-15, 21-13. This victory made them the second Malaysian pair to advance, following mixed doubles duo Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jamie.
In contrast, the mixed doubles team of Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei also faced an early elimination, losing to world No. 110 duo Rehan Kusharjanto and Gloria Widjaja. They began strongly but faltered in the second game, resulting in a deciding third game after a tough 66-minute match, ending in a 21-18, 20-22, 11-21 defeat. This loss marked their second consecutive defeat to the Indonesian pair after their earlier exit at the Orleans Masters.
Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah’s resilience enabled them to advance in the All-England, igniting Malaysian hopes amidst player exits. Meanwhile, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei faced disappointment by exiting the tournament quickly once again. The contrasting outcomes highlight the unpredictability of competitive badminton, showcasing the ups and downs faced by teams on international stages.
Original Source: www.thestar.com.my
