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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Pearly-Thinaah also crash out of Singapore Open
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah have now lost three times to China's Jia Yi Fan-Zhang Shu Xian out of their four encounters so far. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Women's doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M Thinaah have failed to make it to the semi-finals of the Singapore Open after losing to China's Jia Yi Fan-Zhang Shu Xian. The Malaysian world No 4 pair lost 21-14, 22-24, 14-21 to their 11th ranked rivals in a match that lasted 72 minutes. After winning the first game, Pearly-Thinaah were on the brink of winning the tie when they had match points twice in the second game. However, Yi Fan-Shu Xian made a comeback and forced a rubber game, which saw a point-for-point exchange before the Chinese pair won the match. Pearly-Thinaah have met the Chinese shuttlers four times so far in their career and lost on three occasions. In the all-Malaysian men's doubles quarter-final, Asian champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik avenged their defeat to Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun at the Malaysia Masters final last week by winning in straight games in Singapore. The world No 3 duo took just 33 minutes to tame their 7th ranked compatriots 22-20, 21-17 to set up a semi-final clash with India's Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. Earlier, Malaysian fans were left disappointed when men's doubles top seeds Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani were sent packing by Shetty-Rankireddy in straight games. Mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai and men's singles player Leong Jun Hao were also bundled out in the quarter-finals.
Free Malaysia Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Pearly-Thinaah fail in bid to win on home soil again
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah, winners at the Thailand Open last week, have failed to qualify for the Malaysia Masters women's doubles final. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : National women's doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M Thinaah's hopes of winning their first title on home soil were dashed by a Chinese pair at the Malaysia Masters today. Despite putting up a gallant display, it was not good enough for the world No 4 pair as they went down to the 16th ranked Chinese pair of Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian 16-21, 21-15,14-21 in a match that lasted 74 minutes at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. Pearly-Thinaah, who lifted the Thailand Open title last week, will take home US$6,650 (RM28,200) as semi-finalists. They were hoping to lift their first title on home soil after having won four World Tour Super series – the Thailand Open last week, the Hong Kong Open (2024), the French Open (2022) and the Swiss Open (2021). A home pair have only won the women's doubles title at the Malaysia Masters once through Chin Eei Hui-Wong Pei Tty in 2012. The Malaysia Masters is part of the World Tour Super 500 series. The doubles champions will earn US$37,525 (RM159,000) and the runners-up, US$18,050 (RM76,542).
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New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Pearly-Thinaah not satisfied despite cruising into quarters [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 4 Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are determined to maintain their momentum and eliminate lapses in focus as they chase a second successive World Tour title at the Malaysia Masters. On Thursday, Thailand Open champions Pearly-Thinaah were in a class of their own as they eased past Thai pair Pichamon Phatcharaphisutsin-Nannapas Sukklad 21-13, 21-15 in the second round at the Axiata Arena. But the pair were still left unsatisfied. Thinaah admitted that they lost focus midway through the second game, allowing the Thai youngsters to mount a brief comeback. Pearly-Thinaah were cruising at 8-3, only to see their lead cut to 8-7 and later levelled at 11-11 before regaining composure to seal the win. "We still need to improve our focus, and that will be a key area for us to review," said Thinaah. "We relaxed a bit too much when we were leading in the second game. From now on, we must show more urgency and be better prepared." Pearly echoed the sentiment, stressing the importance of staying sharp regardless of their opponents' rankings. "No matter who we play, whether it's a top-three pair or anyone else, every match is tough," she said. "We always remind each other to stick to our tactics and maintain close communication with our coach, whether we're leading or trailing. That's the key to staying focused." There was some good news for the Malaysians, as one of their biggest rivals, Japan's world No. 2 Nami Matsuyama-Chiharu Shida, crashed out after a 19-21, 21-19, 21-15 defeat to Indonesia's world No. 23 Lanny Tria Mayasari-Siti Fadia Ramadhanti. However, Pearly-Thinaah still face a potential semi-final clash against the formidable world No. 1 Chinese pair Chen Qing Chen-Jia Yi Fan, should they get past Indonesia's world No. 9 Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma-Amalia Cahaya Pratiwi in the quarter-finals on Friday.
Free Malaysia Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Pearly-Thinaah storm into Malaysia Masters semis
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah defeated their Indonesian rivals 21-14, 21-14 in 33 minutes. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Recently crowned Thailand Open winners Pearly Tan-M Thinaah stamped their authority on the women's doubles event of the Malaysia Masters today after sweeping aside their Indonesian rivals to enter the semi-finals. In a match that saw everything working out for the Malaysians, world No 9 Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma-Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi crumbled to a 14-21, 14-21 defeat in 33 minutes. The Indonesian pair attempted to make a strong comeback in the second game before bowing out as the Malaysians stormed to victory. This is the fourth time that the Malaysian pair has defeated the Indonesian duo in their five encounters. In the semi-finals tomorrow, Pearly-Thinaah – who are aiming to win their first title on home soil – will face China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian, currently ranked world No 16. This will be their first meeting in an international tournament. Last week, the Malaysian duo clinched their fourth World Tour title by winning the Thailand Open. The doubles champions at the Malaysia Masters will receive US$37,525 (RM159,000), while the runners-up will take home US$18,050 (RM76,542).
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Pearly-Thinaah not satisfied despite cruising into quarters
KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 4 Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are determined to maintain their momentum and eliminate lapses in focus as they chase a second successive World Tour title at the Malaysia Masters. On Thursday, Thailand Open champions Pearly-Thinaah were in a class of their own as they eased past Thai pair Pichamon Phatcharaphisutsin-Nannapas Sukklad 21-13, 21-15 in the second round at the Axiata Arena. But the pair were still left unsatisfied. Thinaah admitted that they lost focus midway through the second game, allowing the Thai youngsters to mount a brief comeback. Pearly-Thinaah were cruising at 8-3, only to see their lead cut to 8-7 and later levelled at 11-11 before regaining composure to seal the win. "We still need to improve our focus, and that will be a key area for us to review," said Thinaah. "We relaxed a bit too much when we were leading in the second game. From now on, we must show more urgency and be better prepared." Pearly echoed the sentiment, stressing the importance of staying sharp regardless of their opponents' rankings. "No matter who we play, whether it's a top-three pair or anyone else, every match is tough," she said. "We always remind each other to stick to our tactics and maintain close communication with our coach, whether we're leading or trailing. That's the key to staying focused." There was some good news for the Malaysians, as one of their biggest rivals, Japan's world No. 2 Nami Matsuyama-Chiharu Shida, crashed out after a 19-21, 21-19, 21-15 defeat to Indonesia's world No. 23 Lanny Tria Mayasari-Siti Fadia Ramadhanti. However, Pearly-Thinaah still face a potential semi-final clash against the formidable world No. 1 Chinese pair Chen Qing Chen-Jia Yi Fan, should they get past Indonesia's world No. 9 Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma-Amalia Cahaya Pratiwi in the quarter-finals on Friday.
