More heartache as Pearly-Thinaah fall to Japanese pair in Denmark

More heartache as Pearly-Thinaah fall to Japanese pair in Denmark

The new pairing of Arisa Igarashi-Chiharu Shida stuns the world No 2 duo to compound Malaysia’s poor outing at the Denmark Open.

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This was the first meeting between Pearly Tan-M Thinaah and the new Japanese pairing, who are playing together for only the third time. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA:
Malaysia suffered another major blow after national women’s doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M Thinaah crashed out in the second round of the Denmark Open following a heavy defeat to Japan’s Arisa Igarashi-Chiharu Shida.

The world No 2 Malaysians, meeting the newly formed Japanese duo for the first time, fell 8-21, 9-21 in just 35 minutes at Arena Fyn in Odense, Denmark.

The Malaysians looked sluggish and committed numerous unforced errors as the Japanese pair piled on the pressure.

It was also a disappointing performance from Pearly-Thinaah, who are also in Malaysia’s RM20 million Road to Gold project.

They won the Arctic Open on Sunday and were runners-up at the World Championships in August.

Despite today’s loss, Pearly-Thinaah have reached six finals this season, securing two titles.

Earlier, seven other Malaysian representatives, including top men’s doubles pairs Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, were also sent packing in the opening round.

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