Pearly-Thinaah book spot in Indonesia Open quarter-finals
Malaysian badminton pair Pearly Tan and M Thinaah secured a spot in the Indonesia Open quarter-finals after defeating their Taiwanese opponents. Despite recent injury setbacks, the duo managed to win in straight sets.
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The performance is notable for the pair's recovery from injury and their continued competitiveness in the world rankings.
Share The world No 2 pair move to the next stage of the tournament after beating their Taiwanese opponents in 30 minutes. Pearly Tan and M Thinaah won despite not being in top form after a two-month layoff due to the former’s injury. (EPA Images pic) PETALING JAYA : Women’s doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M Thinaah defeated their Taiwanese opponents to book a quarter-final slot at the Indonesia Open today. The world No 2 pair beat Hsu Ya Ching-Sung Yu Hsuan, who are 13 rungs below, with a score of 21-18, 21-19 in 30 minutes at the Istora Senayan, in Jakarta.
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