Pearly-Thinaah book spot in Indonesia Open quarter-finals

 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.

Pearly-Thinaah trailed for the most part in the second game before overcoming their rivals.

Their struggle to return to their top form after a two-month layoff due to Pearly’s injury was obvious as they were seen making numerous unforced errors.

Pearly-Thinaah have now met the Taiwanese pair twice and have won both times.

In the quarter-finals tomorrow, they will take on the winners of the match between compatriots Carmen Ting-Ong Xin Yee and Japan’s Rui Hirokami-Sayaka Hobara. - FMT