The premier women’s doubles duo from Malaysia, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, showcased their skills at the 2026 India Open, progressing to the semifinals after a dominant performance against Taiwan’s Hsieh Pei Shan and Hung En Tzu. The intense match held at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi saw the second-seeded pair clinch victory with a swift score of 21-16, 21-10, concluding in just 33 minutes.
Displaying remarkable teamwork and keen court awareness, Pearly and Thinaah outshone their Taiwanese rivals, employing strong smashes and rapid net maneuvers. Their victory sets up a thrilling semifinal encounter against Japan’s renowned pair, Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto, known for their tactical prowess and agility.
Meanwhile, on the men’s side, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik have also made headlines by reaching the semifinals, continuing their dominant performance throughout the tournament. The world’s second-ranked men's doubles team faced Taiwan’s Lee Jhe Huei and Yang Po Hsuan, securing their spot with a straight-sets win of 21-19 and 21-14, showcasing their solid defense and aggressive offense.
In the next round, Chia and Wooi Yik will take on either Taiwan’s Liu Kuang Heng and Yang Po Han or Japan’s Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamashita, both of whom are formidable opponents keen on challenging their Malaysian counterparts.
In mixed doubles, Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai fought valiantly but narrowly missed a semifinal berth, losing a gripping three-set match to China’s top-seeded pair, Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping. The contest saw a closely matched struggle with scores of 19-21, 21-19, and 18-21, reflecting the fierce competition and grit displayed by the Malaysian duo, whose performance underscored their resilience.
Overall, the Malaysian doubles teams are performing excellently at the 2026 India Open, with Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah and Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik advancing into the semifinals, sustaining hopes for medals in their respective categories. The upcoming semifinal matches are expected to be exhilarating, as these Malaysian pairs meet some of the world’s finest teams in their pursuit of success.
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