Malaysia’s top women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan, had their impressive journey at the Indonesia Open 2026 come to an end after reaching the quarter-finals of the prestigious Super 1000 tournament in Jakarta.
The world No. 2 pair started their campaign on a positive note, defeating a Canadian team in the opening round to advance to the next stage. They maintained their strong performance in the Round of 16, overcoming Taiwanese players Hsu Ya Ching and Sung Yu-Hsuan in straight games, securing their place in the quarter-finals.
Quarter-Final Challenge
Carrying the hopes of Malaysian badminton fans, Pearly and Thinaah faced Japan’s Rui Hirokami and Sayaka Hobara in the quarter-finals. However, the Japanese duo proved too strong, defeating the Malaysians 21-16, 21-16 in just 45 minutes at the Istora Senayan.
Despite the defeat, reaching the quarter-finals marked a positive improvement for the pair as they continued to regain momentum on the international stage.
Although their Indonesia Open journey ended short of the semi-finals, Pearly and Thinaah demonstrated resilience and quality throughout the tournament. Their victories over Canada and Chinese Taipei showcased their determination and ability to compete among the world’s best, providing encouragement as they prepare for upcoming international competitions.
Source: FMT
