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The Star
4 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Pearly-Thinaah reach world No. 3 while men doubles dominate at top
National women's doubles shuttlers M. Thinaah and Pearly Tan. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah have reached a career high No. 3 in the world rankings. In the official rankings list updated on Tuesday (June 10), Pearly-Thinaah moved up one rung after their runners' up finish in the recent Indonesian Open. There were also good news for Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in the men's doubles as the reigning Singapore Open winners rose from No. 3 to No. 2. Independent duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani held on to their No. 1 spot. It's the first time that Malaysia are leading the top two position in the world in the men's doubles. And another pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun, who were in immaculate form to reach the final of the Indonesian Open last week, remained at No. 7. In the mixed doubles, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei maintained their ranking at No. 4 while independent pair Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie slipped one rung to No. 6 in the world.
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Rakyat Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Hearts Over Hardware: Pearly-Thinaah's Glorious Defeat In Indonesia Open 2025
Subscribe to our FREE Sometimes losing feels a lot like winning, and Malaysia's badminton darlings Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah just proved exactly that at the Indonesia Open 2025. The dynamic duo fell short of their maiden Super 1000 title dream, succumbing to world number one Chinese pair Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in a nail-biting three-set thriller that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Final score: 25-23, 12-21, 19-21. But here's the thing about great defeats—they sometimes shine brighter than hollow victories. After bulldozing through Li Yi Jing and Luo Xu Min in the semifinals, the Thailand Open champions walked into Sunday's final carrying the hopes of a nation that hadn't seen a women's doubles champion at this tournament since Chin Ee Hui and Wong Pei Tty claimed glory back in 2009. The match was pure theatre. Pearly-Thinaah stumbled early in the first set, trailing 6-11 before clawing back to level at 16-16. What followed was badminton at its most brutal and beautiful—two pairs trading blows until Malaysia's finest edged ahead 25-23. The Heartbreak Set: When Dreams Meet Reality The second set belonged to the Chinese world beaters, who surged to a commanding 14-8 lead and never looked back, closing out 21-12 to force a decider. The final set was where legends are made and hearts are broken. Pearly-Thinaah found their rhythm again, leading 10-7, but sport has a cruel sense of timing. The scores locked at 15-15, and from there it became a test of nerves as much as skill. In the end, experience trumped ambition by the narrowest of margins—21-19 to the Chinese pair. When the Nation Speaks 'Malaysia is proud of both of you,' perfectly captured the national sentiment, while others emphasised the quality of the opposition. It's okay, Pearly/Thinaah, what's important is that you fought, and you weren't facing ordinary opponents. The drama had fans literally on the edge of cardiac arrest, with comments about 'almost having a heart attack watching' flooding the feeds. Some couldn't help but notice how hard-fought the victory was for the Chinese pair: 'The Chinese pair really had to sweat to win today.' The cruel timing wasn't lost on supporters either: 'Already leading 9-4 in the third set… just wasn't meant to be.' But the optimism shone through: 'Excellent, if they play like this, there's hope for an Olympic medal.' Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah share a heartwarming moment with fans during a meet-and-greet session by Etihad Airways at the Axiata Arena during the recent Perodua Malaysia Masters 2025. The duo's approachable nature and connection with supporters continue to endear them to badminton enthusiasts across the nation. (Pix: Fernando Fong) The Bigger Picture Sure, they didn't get the trophy. But the In a sport where margins are measured in millimetres and milliseconds, they proved they belong at the very top table. The fans' reaction says it all—this wasn't a defeat that deflated a nation, but a performance that elevated it. When your 'loss' generates more pride than most victories, you know you've achieved something remarkable. Sometimes the real victory isn't the hardware you take home—it's the hearts you win along the way. READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Malaysians rally behind Pearly, Thinaah after Indonesia Open loss
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's top women's doubles team Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah received an outpouring of support from fans after a hard-fought loss to China's world No. 1 Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning in the Indonesia Open final today in Jakarta. The intense match at Istora Senayan kept spectators on the edge of their seats. The Malaysian pair pushed their opponents to the limit before falling 23-25, 21-12, 21-19 in 87 minutes. Despite the defeat, Pearly and Thinaah were widely commended for their grit, resilience and determination on court. Malaysian fans flooded social media, including NST Online's Facebook page, with messages of encouragement and admiration, celebrating the pair not only for their performance, but also for their sportsmanship and perseverance. User Vigneswaran Sivalingam said: "They gave their best and lifted the Jalur Gemilang up." David Lee said: "Great match. Superb fighting spirit by Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah. Great defence as the world No. 1 has to sweat to break it." Siti Hajar said: "Congratulations on your remarkable achievement after trying so hard." Naif Daran wrote: "The ladies shook the power house good. China nearly lost, great Malaysia." Teo Han Wei said: "Missed by two points, what an extraordinary performance." Muhammad Taufiq Abdullah wrote: "Congratulations and well done. They did their best."
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah fight hard, fall short in Indonesia Open Final
MALAYSIA'S women's doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah put up a strong fight but were defeated by China's world No. 1 duo Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in the final of the Indonesia Open in Jakarta today. The world No. 4 Malaysians were beaten 23-25, 21-12, 21-19 in an intense 86-minute match at the Istora Senayan.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Pearly Tan & M. Thinaah Lose to China's Liu-Tan in Final
MALAYSIA'S women's doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah put up a strong fight but were defeated by China's world No. 1 duo Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in the final of the Indonesia Open in Jakarta today. The world No. 4 Malaysians were beaten 23-25, 21-12, 21-19 in an intense 86-minute match at the Istora Senayan.
