Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah lead Malaysia’s efforts at the All-England by reaching the second round after overcoming a tough match. However, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei faced elimination in mixed doubles, succumbing to an Indonesian pair yet again. This event highlights both the challenges and victories faced by Malaysian players in the tournament.
In a remarkable performance at the All-England, Malaysia’s premier women’s doubles team, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, surged into the second round, providing much-needed encouragement amidst the departure of several national players. Despite a challenging start where they dropped the first game to Taiwan’s Teng Chun-hsun and Yang Chu-yun, they rallied successfully with strategic advice from coach Rosman Razak and coaching director Rexy Mainaky, ultimately securing victory with scores of 19-21, 21-15, 21-13.
Their advancement marks them as the second Malaysian team to reach the second round, following mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jamie. In their upcoming match on Thursday, Pearly and Thinaah will compete against the Indonesian duo of Apriyani Rahayu and Siti Fadia Ramadhanti, furthering the nation’s aspirations in the tournament.
In contrast, the mixed doubles team of Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei faced disappointment, suffering an early exit against the world No. 110 pair Rehan Kusharjanto and Gloria Widjaja. Although they commenced strongly, their inability to maintain consistency ultimately led to their defeat. After a hard-fought 66 minutes, they lost with scores of 21-18, 20-22, 11-21, marking their second consecutive loss to this Indonesian team after a prior setback at the Orleans Masters in Paris a week earlier.
The All-England tournament has presented a mix of outcomes for Malaysian players. Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah’s successful progression to the second round revitalizes national hopes, in stark contrast to Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei’s disappointing exit. As the tournament continues, the resilience and determination showcased by the women’s doubles team are commendable and may elevate Malaysia’s presence in international badminton.
Original Source: www.thestar.com.my
