Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah progressed to the second round of the All-England after overcoming an initial setback. They will face Indonesian opponents next. However, mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei were eliminated after a close match against an Indonesian duo, marking their second defeat to the same team in one week.
Malaysia’s leading women’s doubles team, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, brought rejuvenation to the nation’s spirits at the All-England by advancing to the second round, amidst a wave of exits among other national players. The fifth-seeded duo initially struggled, losing the first game against Taiwan’s Teng Chun-hsun and Yang Chu-yun, but under the guidance of coach Rosman Razak and coaching director Rexy Mainaky, they recovered to win the match with scores of 19-21, 21-15, and 21-13.
This victory places Pearly and Thinaah as the second Malaysian pair to progress to the second round, following the earlier success of mixed doubles team Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jamie. They are set to compete against Indonesia’s Apriyani Rahayu and Siti Fadia Ramadhanti in the upcoming match.
In contrast, the mixed doubles pairing of Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei faced disappointment, exiting the tournament early after a challenging match against the world-ranked 110 pair Rehan Kusharjanto and Gloria Widjaja. Despite a strong opening, their inability to maintain momentum led to a three-game struggle, eventually resulting in a defeat with scores of 21-18, 20-22, and 11-21. Notably, this defeat marks their second consecutive loss to the Indonesian pair within a week, following their exit at the Orleans Masters.
In conclusion, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah have achieved a significant milestone for Malaysia by advancing to the second round of the All-England Championship, bringing positive morale amidst challenges faced by other players. However, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei underscore the unpredictability of the sport, having faced another tough loss, highlighting the competitive nature of badminton at this level.
Original Source: www.thestar.com.my
